More French Proverbs

A man may threaten yet be afraid.... >>

A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.... >>

A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.... >>

A fool's head never whitens.... >>

A drowning man will clutch at a straw.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you would make a thief honest, trust him.... (Spanish) >>

When I was born I wept, and every day brings a reason why.... (Spanish) >>

As are the times, so are the manners.... (Spanish) >>

Serve a lord and you'll know what is grief.... (Spanish) >>

The mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing.... (Spanish) >>

Fine dressing is a foul house, swept before the windows.

- French Proverb