More French Proverbs

To go as fast as a friar that is invited to dinner.... >>

Muddy springs will have muddy streams.... >>

One fool always finds a greater fool to admire him.... >>

Precious ointments are put in small boxes.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

An ounce of state to a pound of gold.... (Spanish) >>

Live with wolves, and you learn to howl... (Arab) >>

Mildness governs more than anger.... (Spanish) >>

It is in vain to cast nets in a river where there are no fis... (Spanish) >>

Many kiss hands they would fain see chopped off.... (Spanish) >>

Bees touch no fading flowers.

- French Proverb