More French Proverbs

Flies will not light on a boiling pot.... >>

A fool's tongue is long enough to cut his own throat.... >>

A merry life forgets father and mother.... >>

The ass that is common property is always the worst saddled.... >>

A civil question deserves a civil answer.... >>

Other Proverbs

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.... (American) >>

Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... (Spanish) >>

The boy is father to the man.... (Spanish) >>

He who avoids the temptation avoids the sin.... (Spanish) >>

He who divides gets the worst share.... (Spanish) >>

Belles are not for the beaux.

- French Proverb