More French Proverbs

The doctor is often more to be feared than the disease.... >>

No lock avails against a hatchet.... >>

One has always strength enough to bear the misfortunes of one's friend... >>

The saint who works no cures has few pilgrims to his shrine.... >>

There's no showing the wolf to a bad dog.... >>

Other Proverbs

The paunch warm, the foot sleepy.... (Spanish) >>

He that has no ill luck grows weary of good luck.... (Spanish) >>

Little birds that can sing and won't sing must be made to si... (Spanish) >>

Truth and oil, always come to the surface.... (Spanish) >>

He who wants a mule without fault must walk on foot.... (Spanish) >>

If we pay for the music we will join in the dance.

- French Proverb