More French Proverbs

The pitcher goes often to the well and gets broken at last.... >>

Hares are not caught by the sound of the drum.... >>

A man is valued according to his own estimate of himself.... >>

Every man to his taste.... >>

Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.... >>

Other Proverbs

Quarreling dogs come halting home.... (American) >>

The camel asking for horns lost also his ears. [In grasping ... (English) >>

Wherever you may be, do as you see done.... (Spanish) >>

Threatened men live long.... (Spanish) >>

Tripe broth, you make much of yourself.... (Spanish) >>

He who does not gain loses.

- French Proverb