More French Proverbs

It is not the big oxen that do the best day's work.... >>

He is the more obstinate for being advised.... >>

A man who wants bread is ready for anything.... >>

But may not truth in laughing guise be dressed?... >>

A mansion pulled down is half built up again.... >>

Other Proverbs

What the people believe is true... (Romanian) >>

The obscure we see eventually. The completely apparent takes... (Spanish) >>

Fire, fire, many pots on. and one pea in them all.... (Spanish) >>

A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion's claw.... (English) >>

Let no one take a pawn that eats.... (Spanish) >>

Beware of a reconciled enemy.

- French Proverb