More French Proverbs

Where there is nothing the king loses his rights.... >>

Don't snap your fingers at the dogs before you are out of the village.... >>

He that holds the handle of a frying-pan runs the risk of burning hims... >>

All cats are not to be set down for witches.... >>

Elbow-grease is a great preventative of disease.... >>

Other Proverbs

Two's company, three's a crowd.... (American) >>

One's prog does not clog.... (Spanish) >>

After one vice a greater follows.... (Spanish) >>

Don't bite off more than you can chew.... (Spanish) >>

A sooty chimney costs many a beef-steak.... (Spanish) >>

Great boaster, little doer.

- French Proverb