More French Proverbs

Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak.... >>

Not every sort of wood is fit to make an arrow.... >>

The biter is often bit.... >>

Much kindred, much trouble.... >>

No one is so liberal as he who has nothing to give.... >>

Other Proverbs

A bad wound may be cured, bad repute kills.... (Spanish) >>

Choose a wife on a Saturday rather than a Sunday.... (Spanish) >>

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

Those who have fine clothes in their chests can wear rags.... (Italian) >>

With seven nurses the child loses it eye.... (Russian) >>

By candle-light a goat looks like a lady.

- French Proverb