More French Proverbs

You play with edged tools.... >>

He who cannot speak well of his trade does not understand it.... >>

Great boasters, little doers.... >>

A noble prince or king never has a coin to bless himself.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Be thine enemy an ant, see in him an elephant.... (Italian) >>

Adventures are to the adventurous.... (English) >>

The fire well knows whose cloak burns.... (Spanish) >>

The old bear falls into the old trap.... (Russian) >>

Do not steal a loaf from him that kneads and bakes.... (Spanish) >>

He who has his purse full preaches to the poor man.

- French Proverb