More French Proverbs

He has enough to do who holds the handle of a frying-pan.... >>

Who eats capon, capon comes to him.... >>

The devil often lurks behind the cross.... >>

One learns by failing.... >>

Setting out well is a quarter of the journey.... >>

Other Proverbs

Beggars must not be choosers.... (Spanish) >>

Eating and scratching want but a beginning... (Greek) >>

Put a beggar into your barn and he will make himself your he... (Spanish) >>

Better a mouse in the pot than no flesh at all.... (Italian) >>

Write down the advice of him who loves you, though you like ... (Italian) >>

Good wine needs no sign.

- French Proverb