More French Proverbs

Incense intoxicates and every one wishes for it.... >>

There are no children now-a-days.... >>

He that is ashamed to eat is ashamed to live.... >>

As the man is worth his land is worth.... >>

Glutton: one who digs his grave with his teeth.... >>

Other Proverbs

A grand eloquence, little conscience.... (Spanish) >>

If I am a fool, put your finger in my mouth.... (Spanish) >>

To run away is not glorious, but very healthy.... (Russian) >>

The woman in finery, the house in filth, but the doorway swe... (Spanish) >>

Set a peasant on horseback, and he forgets both God and man.... (Spanish) >>

The first step is all the difficulty.

- French Proverb