More French Proverbs

A friend is known in time of need.... >>

God gives the cold according to the cloth.... >>

Like box-makers, more noise than work.... >>

He was slain that had warning, not he that took it.... >>

Foul linen should be washed at home.... >>

Other Proverbs

Better a mouse in the pot than no flesh at all.... (Italian) >>

He who has a son grown up should not call another a thief.... (Spanish) >>

Right overstrained turns to wrong.... (Spanish) >>

Far fowls have fair feathers.... (English) >>

A leap year is never a good sheep year.... (English) >>

Anger is a bad counsellor.

- French Proverb