More French Proverbs

A thorn comes into the world point foremost.... >>

Envy goes beyond avarice.... >>

It is just that the priest should live by the altar.... >>

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

Fine birds are commonly plucked.... >>

Other Proverbs

A bully is always a coward.... (Spanish) >>

After lunch; rest; after dinner walk a mile... (Native American) >>

If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion.... (English) >>

Death always comes too early or too late.... (English) >>

Men seek less to be instructed than applauded.... (American) >>

An army marches on its stomach.

- French Proverb