More French Proverbs

He is past preaching to who does not care to do well.... >>

A woman conceals only what she does not know.... >>

A drowning man will catch at a straw.... >>

Every elm has its man.... >>

Drop by drop the lake is drained.... >>

Other Proverbs

Make good flour, and do not blow the trumpet.... (Spanish) >>

The devil is seldom outshot in his own bow.... (Spanish) >>

A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.... (Spanish) >>

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step... (Latin) >>

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

He is a thief indeed who robs a thief.

- French Proverb