More French Proverbs

The greatest burdens are not the gainfullest.... >>

To go as fast as a friar that is invited to dinner.... >>

Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.... >>

Spit not in the well, you may have to drink its water.... >>

Stolen fruit is sweet.... >>

Other Proverbs

Bachelor, a peacock; betrothed, a lion; married, an ass.... (Spanish) >>

Peralvillo justice: hang a man first and try him afterwards.... (Spanish) >>

Manana is often the busiest day of the week.... (Spanish) >>

Lying and gossiping go hand in hand.... (Spanish) >>

My neighbour's hen lays more eggs than mine.... (Spanish) >>

Who lends to a friend loses doubly.

- French Proverb