More French Proverbs

He that that hath a head of wax must not approach the fire.... >>

Never challenge a fool to do wrong.... >>

Give out that you have many friends, and believe that you have but few... >>

Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll not steal when he's old.... >>

A fault once denied, is twice committed.... >>

Other Proverbs

Give orders and do no more, and nothing will come of it.... (Spanish) >>

A barking dog was never a good biter.... (Spanish) >>

The honest man enjoys the theft.... (Spanish) >>

Anger is often more hurtful than the injury that caused it.... (English) >>

The wolf picks up the ass's fleas by moonlight.... (Spanish) >>

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.

- French Proverb