More French Proverbs

He who wishes to make a golden door drives a nail into it every day.... >>

He who passes a winter's day passes one of his mortal enemies.... >>

Every fool likes his bauble.... >>

A good gaper makes two gapers.... >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.... >>

Other Proverbs

A good word extinguishes more than a pailful of water.... (Spanish) >>

Take the will for the deed.... (Spanish) >>

Scratch an Englishman, find a seaman.... (English) >>

Every mile in winter is two.... (English) >>

A man can only die once.... (English) >>

Who hears but one bell hears but one sound.

- French Proverb