More French Proverbs

When the dog is drowning every one brings him water.... >>

Fine feathers make find birds.... >>

It is easier to abstain than to restrain.... >>

It is just that the priest should live by the altar.... >>

It is only the bashful that lose.... >>

Other Proverbs

Eating and scratching want but a beginning... (Greek) >>

Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all... (Turkish) >>

Say before they say.... (Spanish) >>

The ass knows well in whose face be brays.... (Spanish) >>

Silence and look out, we shall catch both hen and chicks.... (Spanish) >>

A clear conscience is a good pillow.

- French Proverb