More French Proverbs

The churl knows not the worth of spurs.... >>

Ill-luck is good for something.... >>

After the act wishing is in vain.... >>

'Twixt the word and the deed there's a long step.... >>

"They say" is a fool.... >>

Other Proverbs

After dark all cats are leopards... (English) >>

Husband, don't see; wife, be blind.... (Spanish) >>

It's enough to make a parson swear, or a quaker kick his mot... (Spanish) >>

Opportunities, like eggs, come one at a time.... (American) >>

Never give advice in a crowd... (English) >>

Two of a kind, whate'er they be.

- French Proverb