More French Proverbs

A fine cage won't feed the bird.... >>

Write injuries in dust, But kindnesses in marble. [Fr., Eerivez les in... >>

It is not the big oxen that do the best day's work.... >>

Give me the rhubarb and you may take the senna.... >>

If your head is made of butter, don't be a baker.... >>

Other Proverbs

I thought I had no husband, and I eat up the stew.... (Spanish) >>

He who takes the wrong road must make his journey twice over... (Spanish) >>

He who makes light of his enemy dies by his hand.... (Spanish) >>

When you have no choice, mobilize the spirit of courage... (Czech) >>

Three strikes and you are out.... (Spanish) >>

He is not escaped who drags his chain.

- French Proverb