More French Proverbs

A rich man is never ugly in the eyes of a girl.... >>

An old rat is a brave rat.... >>

To scare a bird is not the way to catch it.... >>

A colt is good for nothing if it does not break its halter.... >>

A beggar is never out of his road.... >>

Other Proverbs

To eat and to scratch one has but to begin.... (Spanish) >>

At an auction keep your mouth shut.... (Spanish) >>

A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than men... (Spanish) >>

A good paymaster is keeper of other men's purses.... (Spanish) >>

A mewing cat is never a good mouser.... (Spanish) >>

He may swim boldly who is held up by the chin.

- French Proverb