More French Proverbs

Trust not to God but upon good security.... >>

He sups ill who eats up all at dinner.... >>

It is good to beat a proud man when he is alone.... >>

He is a great fool who forgets himself.... >>

Fat pastures make fat venison.... >>

Other Proverbs

One may have good eyes and yet see nothing.... (Italian) >>

When the fox preaches, look to the geese... (Ethiopian) >>

Three things kill a man: a scorching son, suppers, and cares... (Spanish) >>

Though your bloodhound be gentle, don't bite him on the lip.... (Spanish) >>

Fools build houses, and wise men buy them.... (English) >>

Glutton: one who digs his grave with his teeth.

- French Proverb