Sayings of French Origin
The French work to live, but the Swiss live to work.
French Proverb – [Nationalities and Nationalism]
The man who has nothing to do is always the busiest.
French Proverb – [Busyness]
The while we keep a man waiting, he reflects on our shortcomings.
French Proverb – [Punctuality]
There are more fools among buyers than among sellers.
French Proverb – [Market]
There are no miracles for those that have no faith in them.
French Proverb – [Miracles]
There are two great pleasures in gambling: that of winning and that of losing.
French Proverb – [Gambling]
There is nothing new, but what has become antiquated.
French Proverb – [Past]
There is something in the misfortune of our best friends which does not displease us.
French Proverb – [Misfortunes]
Those who shine in the second rank, are eclipsed by the first.
French Proverb – [Deeds and Good Deeds]
To believe a thing is impossible is to make it so.
French Proverb – [Belief]
We know the true worth of a thing when we have lost it.
French Proverb – [Value]
What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.
French Proverb – [Contentment]
When a blind man bears the standard, pity those who follow.
French Proverb – [Leaders and Leadership]
When we don't have what we like, we must like what we have.
French Proverb – [Satisfaction]
Who loves well, chastises well.
French Proverb – [Discipline]
Why kill time when one can employ it.
French Proverb – [Time and Time Management]
Without grace beauty is an unabated hook.
French Proverb – [Grace]
Work relieves us from three great evils, boredom, vice, and want.
French Proverb – [Work]
Youth lives on hope, old age on memories.
French Proverb – [Youth]
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