More French Proverbs

There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people.... >>

A spaniel, a wife, and a walnut tree, The more you beat 'em the better... >>

A hungry clown is half mad.... >>

A favour ill placed is great waste.... >>

A fault denied is twice committed.... >>

Other Proverbs

Ask about your neighbors, then buy the house... (Russian) >>

Would you persuade, speak of interest, not of reason.... (American) >>

Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out... (Irish) >>

He who respects his parents never dies... (Jewish) >>

God wanted to chastise mankind, so he sent lawyers.... (Russian) >>

A civil denial is better than a rude grant.

- French Proverb