More French Proverbs

He who listens at doors hears more than he desires.... >>

Nothing is more contagious than a bad example.... >>

Golden bishop, wooden crosier; wooden bishop, golden crosier.... >>

He that is of a merry heart hasth a continual feast... >>

Everything goes to him who does not want it.... >>

Other Proverbs

To your son give a good name and a trade.... (Spanish) >>

A peasant between two lawyers is like a fish between two cat... (Spanish) >>

First cobwebs, then chains.... (Spanish) >>

It fares ill with the house where the spinning-wheel command... (Spanish) >>

A bespattered hog tries to bespatter another.... (Spanish) >>

Great disputing repels truth.

- French Proverb