More French Proverbs

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

Examine what is said, not him who speaks... >>

Be truly what thou wouldst be thought to be.... >>

Fear is a great inventor.... >>

Other Proverbs

Truth, like oil, always comes to the surface.... (Spanish) >>

A joy that's shared is a joy made double.... (English) >>

We have no son, and yet are giving him a name.... (Spanish) >>

Every dog has his day.... (English) >>

Get what you can and keep what you have; that's the way to g... (English) >>

Good wine makes the horse go.

- French Proverb