More French Proverbs

Horses run after benefices and asses get them.... >>

Every elm has its man.... >>

But may not truth in laughing guise be dressed?... >>

An ass does not stumble twice over the same stone.... >>

Where the thread is weakest it breaks.... >>

Other Proverbs

Your friend has a friend; don't tell him... (Danish) >>

He who does not mix with the crowd knows nothing.... (Spanish) >>

Put a beggar into your barn and he will make himself your he... (Spanish) >>

God grant me to contend with those that understand me.... (Spanish) >>

A penny spared is a penny saved.... (Spanish) >>

Reckless youth makes rueful age.

- French Proverb