More French Proverbs

In hawks, hounds, arms, and love, for one pleasure a thousand pains.... >>

A sparrow in hand is worth more than a vulture flying.... >>

Christmas has been talked of so long that it has come at last.... >>

Let him who is cold blow the fire.... >>

A little leaven leavens a great mass.... >>

Other Proverbs

The mouth that says yes says no.... (Spanish) >>

Gold is where you find it.... (American) >>

Let him who does not know you buy you.... (Spanish) >>

A man that has had his fill is no eater.... (Spanish) >>

To your son give a good name and a trade.... (Spanish) >>

Of two lookers on one is sure to become a player.

- French Proverb