More French Proverbs

Princes will not be served on conditions.... >>

A silver hammer breaks an iron door.... >>

A colt is good for nothing if it does not break its halter.... >>

He has eaten his corn in the blade.... >>

Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs.... >>

Other Proverbs

Anger dies quickly with a good man.... (English) >>

A son-in-law's friendship is a winter's sun.... (Spanish) >>

He who eats the meat let him pick the bone.... (Spanish) >>

He who begins many things finishes but few.... (Italian) >>

Give neither counsel nor salt till you are asked for it.... (Italian) >>

Examine what is said, not him who speaks

- French Proverb