More French Proverbs

A person is unlucky who falls on his back and breaks his nose.... >>

When the Frenchman sleeps the devil rocks him.... >>

He looks one way and rows another.... >>

By telling our woes we often assuage them.... >>

A wise man may learn of a fool.... >>

Other Proverbs

Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.... (Italian) >>

Death closes all doors.... (English) >>

If you would be well served, serve yourself.... (Spanish) >>

He falls into the pit who leads another into it.... (Spanish) >>

A blind man's wife needs no paint.... (Spanish) >>

Every hooked beak is maintained by prey.

- French Proverb