More French Proverbs

All truths are not good to be uttered.... >>

Word by word the big books are made.... >>

Another's misfortune is only a dream.... >>

Courting and wooing brings dallying and doing.... >>

Borrows must not be choosers.... >>

Other Proverbs

Sugared words generally prove bitter.... (Spanish) >>

Butcher the donkey after it finished his job on the mill.... (Chinese) >>

Since we have loaves let us not look for cakes.... (Spanish) >>

Sour wine, old bacon, and rye bread keep a house rich.... (Spanish) >>

Prison and Lent were made for the poor.... (Spanish) >>

Too much scratching smarts, too much talking harms.

- French Proverb