More French Proverbs

Light burdens borne far become heavy.... >>

He does a good day's work who rids himself of a fool.... >>

He knows enough who knows how to live and keep his own counsel.... >>

He who wants to travel far takes care of his beast.... >>

He who fears to suffer, suffers from fear.... >>

Other Proverbs

I'll marry, and eat the prime of the pot, and sit down first... (Spanish) >>

Abbot of Carcuela, you eat up the pot and ask for the pipkin... (Spanish) >>

Happy the house in which there is no shaven crown.... (Spanish) >>

There is honour even among thieves.... (English) >>

He fishes well who uses a golden hook... (Greek) >>

The blade wears out the sheath.

- French Proverb