More French Proverbs

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

A good beast heats with eating.... >>

A man assailed is half overcome.... >>

One scabby sheep is enough to spoil the whole flock.... >>

Leave the minster where it is.... >>

Other Proverbs

Each day provides its own gifts.... (American) >>

Blood boils without fire.... (Spanish) >>

Entreaty and right do the deed.... (Spanish) >>

He who measures oil greases his hands.... (Spanish) >>

A little gall embitters much honey.... (Spanish) >>

He that would hang his dog, gives out first, that he is mad.

- French Proverb