More French Proverbs

Who draws his sword against his prince must throw away his scabbard.... >>

Between promising and giving a man should marry his daughter.... >>

God save you from a man who has but one business.... >>

At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.... >>

A woman's tongue is her sword, and she does not let it rust.... >>

Other Proverbs

Don't be too sweet lest you be eaten up; don't be too bitter... (Native American) >>

When you are at Rome do as Rome does.... (Spanish) >>

When it rains in August, it rains honey and wine.... (Spanish) >>

When ill-luck sleeps, let no one wake her.... (Spanish) >>

When the fool has made up his mind the market is over.... (Spanish) >>

Anger is a bad counsellor.

- French Proverb