More French Proverbs

He that would hang his dog, gives out first, that he is mad.... >>

The sea refuses no river.... >>

A civil denial is better than a rude grant.... >>

He that is thrown would still wrestle.... >>

A gilt bridle for an old mule.... >>

Other Proverbs

To deny all, is to confess all.... (Spanish) >>

By the thread we unwind the skein.... (Spanish) >>

He that has a good harvest must be content with a few thistl... (Spanish) >>

So wise, so young, they say, do ne'er live long.... (Spanish) >>

Please your eye and plague your heart.... (Spanish) >>

A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the wing.

- French Proverb