More French Proverbs

He does not guard himself well who is not always on his guard.... >>

Princes keep good reckoning, they never lose anything.... >>

A man may threaten yet be afraid.... >>

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

He that lets his fish escape, may cast his net often yet never catch i... >>

Other Proverbs

A blow from a frying-pan, if it does not hurt, smuts.... (Spanish) >>

A hangman is a good trade, he doth his work by daylight.... (Spanish) >>

A bad thing never dies.... (Spanish) >>

Make hay while the sun shines.... (English) >>

Better a quiet death than a public misfortune.... (Spanish) >>

In the tail lies the venom.

- French Proverb