More French Proverbs

'Tis possible if true.... >>

A man who wants to drown his dog says he is mad.... >>

There never was a banquet so sumptuous but some one dined ill at it.... >>

He is the devil's valet, he does more that he is ordered.... >>

A lame man won't walk with one who is lamer.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the flatterer pipes, the devil dances.... (Spanish) >>

Play with the fool at home, and he will play with you abroad... (Spanish) >>

The official who can't lie may as well be out of the world.... (Spanish) >>

After the house is finished, he deserts it.... (Spanish) >>

The cask full, the mother-in-law drunk.... (Spanish) >>

He who wishes to make a golden door drives a nail into it every day.

- French Proverb