More French Proverbs

When the child is christened you will have godfathers enough.... >>

Other times, other manners.... >>

No fishing like fishing in the sea.... >>

Pulling the devil by the tail does not lead far young or old.... >>

Leave the minster where it is.... >>

Other Proverbs

The wages of sin is death.... (Spanish) >>

The cask smells of the wine it contains.... (Spanish) >>

God will listen to you whatever cloak you wear.... (Spanish) >>

The mill gains by gong, and not by standing still.... (Spanish) >>

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing ... (Italian) >>

What the child hears at the fireside is soon known at the parish church.

- French Proverb