More French Proverbs

There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people.... >>

Don't make an oven of your cap or a garden of your belly.... >>

A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.... >>

A great talker is a great liar.... >>

A fault once denied, is twice committed.... >>

Other Proverbs

Lift a stone only to drop on your own feet.... (Chinese) >>

Ill-luck upon ill-luck, and a stone for a pillow.... (Spanish) >>

A grand eloquence, little conscience.... (Spanish) >>

From a fallen tree, all make kindling.... (Spanish) >>

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing ... (Italian) >>

All state, and nothing on the plate.

- French Proverb