More French Proverbs

No man is a prophet in his own country.... >>

The flawed pot lasts longest.... >>

One may tire of eating tarts.... >>

The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley.... >>

Light is bad for sore eyes.... >>

Other Proverbs

Short hose must have long points.... (Spanish) >>

A young branch takes on all the bends that one gives it.... (Chinese) >>

Be my enemy and go to my mill.... (Spanish) >>

The wise man does not hang his knowledge on a hook.... (Spanish) >>

God does not smite with both hands.... (Spanish) >>

An ass does not stumble twice over the same stone.

- French Proverb