More French Proverbs

It is always well to keep hold of your horse's bridle.... >>

'Twixt the word and the deed there's a long step.... >>

A muffled cat never caught a mouse.... >>

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.... >>

A hungry horse maketh a clean manger.... >>

Other Proverbs

Do not buy a carrier's ass, or marry an innkeeper's daughter... (Spanish) >>

A lizard on a cushion will still seek leaves.... (Russian) >>

Advantage is a better soldier than rashness.... (English) >>

To a son-in-law and a hog you need show the way but once.... (Spanish) >>

Revenge is a dish that should be eaten cold.... (English) >>

One always knocks oneself in the sore place.

- French Proverb