More French Proverbs

One often has need of a lesser than oneself.... >>

He pulls at a long rope who desires another's death.... >>

He who is anxious for the death of another has a long rope to pull.... >>

He who turns aside avoids danger.... >>

A man takes his own wherever he finds it.... >>

Other Proverbs

A monkey remains a monkey, though dressed in silk.... (Spanish) >>

When you have no choice, mobilize the spirit of courage... (Czech) >>

Happy is the doctor who is called in at the decline of an il... (Spanish) >>

For all one's early rising, it dawns none the sooner.... (Spanish) >>

Silence and look out, we shall catch both hen and chicks.... (Spanish) >>

God and man think him a fool who brags of his of his own great wisdom.

- French Proverb