More French Proverbs

No fishing like fishing in the sea.... >>

With enough 'ifs' we could put Paris in a bottle.... >>

Pulling the devil by the tail does not lead far young or old.... >>

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

Misfortune comes on horseback and goes away on foot.... >>

Other Proverbs

A great leap gives a great shake.... (Spanish) >>

At the end the Gloria is chanted.... (Spanish) >>

Abbot of Carcuela, you eat up the pot and ask for the pipkin... (Spanish) >>

The ass of many owners is food for wolves.... (Spanish) >>

Some men have only one book in them, others a library.... (English) >>

He who goes everywhere gains everywhere.

- French Proverb