More French Proverbs

He is like a cat, he always falls on his feet.... >>

Honest poverty is thinly sown.... >>

Horses run after benefices and asses get them.... >>

He does not guard himself well who is not always on his guard.... >>

He has enough to do who holds the handle of a frying-pan.... >>

Other Proverbs

Discretion in speech is more important than eloquence.... (English) >>

What is whispered in your ear tell not to your husband.... (Spanish) >>

Under a ragged coat lies wisdom... (Maori) >>

They whip the cat, if our mistress does not spin.... (Spanish) >>

Though the sun shines, leave not your cloak at home.... (Spanish) >>

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

- French Proverb