More French Proverbs

One must lose a minnow to catch a salmon.... >>

Tough times don't last but tough people do.... >>

No jesting with edged tools.... >>

Nothing is so burthensome as a secret.... >>

Out with the old, in with the new.... >>

Other Proverbs

A short halter for a greedy horse.... (Spanish) >>

If you swear you will catch no fish.... (English) >>

The best cook drops a whole tomato.... (Spanish) >>

Discretion in speech is more important than eloquence.... (English) >>

The glass-dealer's horses fell out, and he looked on to see ... (Spanish) >>

If you cannot say it, point to it with your finger.

- French Proverb