More French Proverbs

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

From confessors, doctors, and lawyers, do not conceal the truth of you... >>

A little leaven leavens a great mass.... >>

A honeyed tongue with a heart of gall.... >>

A man know's no more to any purpose than he practises.... >>

Other Proverbs

He opens the door with an ax.... (English) >>

He who has to deal with a blockhead has need of much brains.... (Spanish) >>

Money will do more than my lord's letter.... (Spanish) >>

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

The wolf picks up the ass's fleas by moonlight.... (Spanish) >>

He is like a cat, he always falls on his feet.

- French Proverb