More French Proverbs

The gown does not make the monk.... >>

There is no bush so small but casts its shadow.... >>

Shoemakers are always the worst shod.... >>

Setting out well is a quarter of the journey.... >>

One often has need of a lesser than oneself.... >>

Other Proverbs

Hunger find no fault with mouldy corn.... (American) >>

Entreaties to get him to sing, and entreaties to leave off.... (Spanish) >>

Fish or cut bait... (Greek) >>

One stroke on the nail and a hundred on the horseshoe.... (Spanish) >>

The shirt is nearer than the frock.... (Spanish) >>

He who bestirs himself sucks up, he who lies still dries up.

- French Proverb