More French Proverbs

No day so long but has its evening.... >>

What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over.... >>

Rather a single grape for me than a brace of figs for thee.... >>

Take heed of an enemy reconciled.... >>

Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.... >>

Other Proverbs

My neighbour's hen lays more eggs than mine.... (Spanish) >>

A man can die just once.... (American) >>

I do not tell thee what thou art, thou wilt tell it thyself.... (Spanish) >>

The first wife is a broom, and the second a lady.... (Spanish) >>

The smith's dog sleeps at the noise of the hammer, and wakes... (Spanish) >>

One hour's sleep before midnight is better than three after it.

- French Proverb