More French Proverbs

A spaniel, a wife, and a walnut tree, The more you beat 'em the better... >>

He looks one way and rows another.... >>

Fear is a great inventor.... >>

A man takes his own wherever he finds it.... >>

A fault denied is twice committed.... >>

Other Proverbs

He did not invent gunpowder.... (Spanish) >>

Listeners hear no good of themselves.... (Spanish) >>

All temptations are found either in hope or fear.... (English) >>

When ill luck falls asleep, let none wake her.... (Italian) >>

A hungry belly listens to no one.... (Spanish) >>

He pays dear for honey who licks it off thorns.

- French Proverb