More French Proverbs

Empty sacks will never stand upright.... >>

Youth must be served.... >>

A hundred years is not much, but never is a long while.... >>

All truths are not good to be uttered.... >>

A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you would be well served, serve yourself.... (Spanish) >>

He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like.... (English) >>

Don't offer me advice; give me money.... (Spanish) >>

Fish or cut bait... (Greek) >>

Those who have fine clothes in their chests can wear rags.... (Italian) >>

Adversity makes a man wise.

- French Proverb