French Proverbs

A collection of French Proverbs to inspire you. Wise french sayings in the form of proverbs that have been passed down for generations. Many of these are inspirational and contain famous words that can still apply today.

Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age.
French Proverb

A closed mouth catches no flies.
French Proverb

That day is lost on which one has not laughed.
French Proverb

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.
French Proverb

Hope is the dream of a soul awake.
French Proverb

Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in marble.
French Proverb

All the treasures of earth cannot bring back one lost moment.
French Proverb

When we don't have what we like, we must like what we have.
French Proverb

People count up the faults of those who keep them waiting.
French Proverb

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
French Proverb

Gratitude is the heart's memory. French Proverb

We know the true worth of a thing when we have lost it. French Proverb

Goodness is the only investment that never fails. French Proverb

The reputation of a good thing precedes it. French Proverb

You can tell an artist by his work French Proverb

Fortune favors the innocent. French Proverb

Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love. French Proverb

A bad workman blames his tools. French Proverb

If the young only knew; if the old only could. French Proverb

Anger is a bad counselor. French Proverb

Adversity is the touchstone of friendship. French Proverb

The man who has nothing to do is always the busiest. French Proverb

God helps those who help themselves. French Proverb

Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. French Proverb

Haste makes waste. French Proverb

Every rose has its thorn. French Proverb

If you want the truth, ask a child. French Proverb

From word to deed is a great space. French Proverb

Rome wasn't built in a day. French Proverb



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