More French Proverbs

A man is valued according to his own estimate of himself.... >>

Great disputing repels truth.... >>

Between the hand and the mouth the soup is often spilt.... >>

Borrows must not be choosers.... >>

Don't shut the barn door after the horse is stolen.... >>

Other Proverbs

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his acts.... (Spanish) >>

She is good and honoured who is dead and buried.... (Spanish) >>

Charity well regulated begins at home.... (Spanish) >>

An ass with her colt goes not straight to the mill.... (Spanish) >>

On dry land even brackish water is good.... (Spanish) >>

Do you want better bread than wheaten?

- French Proverb