More French Proverbs

Too keen an edge does not cut, too fine a point does not pierce.... >>

There is no pot so bad but finds it cover.... >>

To get the chicks one must coax the hen.... >>

To love and to be wise are two different things.... >>

The belly robs the back.... >>

Other Proverbs

Bed is the poor man's opera... (Danish) >>

Whither goest thou, sorrow? Whither I am used to go.... (Spanish) >>

Use power to curb power... (Spanish) >>

Talk of the devil and he is sure to appear.... (English) >>

Trust in God upon good security.... (Spanish) >>

Good advice is as good as an eye in the hand.

- French Proverb