More French Proverbs

Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... >>

Men are rare.... >>

Every hooked beak is maintained by prey.... >>

A woman who accepts, sells herself; a woman who gives, surrenders.... >>

Bells call to church but do not enter.... >>

Other Proverbs

A fortress on its guard is not surprised.... (Spanish) >>

The country rooster dows not crow in the town... (Scottish) >>

You notice what I drink, and not the thirst I feel.... (Spanish) >>

He that goes barefoot must not plant thorns.... (English) >>

Where the goat leaps, leaps that which sucks her.... (Spanish) >>

A good gaper makes two gapers.

- French Proverb