More French Proverbs

One foot is better then two stilts.... >>

A woman who accepts, sells herself; a woman who gives, surrenders.... >>

As the wind so the sail.... >>

Eggs are put to hatch on a chance.... >>

Don't talk Latin before the Franciscans.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the pigeons go abenting, the farmers go lamenting.... (English) >>

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

Despair doubles our strength.... (English) >>

He opens the door with an ax.... (English) >>

Despair gives courage to a coward.... (English) >>

He who sees leather cut asks for a thong.

- French Proverb