More French Proverbs

The silence of the people is a warning for the king.... >>

He who wishes to live at Rome must not quarrel with the pope.... >>

Fair is he that comes, but fairer he that brings.... >>

He flays enough who holds the foot.... >>

He has enough to do who holds the handle of a frying-pan.... >>

Other Proverbs

Don't speak unless you can improve on the silence.... (Spanish) >>

Advice when most needed is least heeded.... (English) >>

If you would make a thief honest, trust him.... (Spanish) >>

The dress does not make the friar.... (Spanish) >>

The sharper the storm, the sooner it's over.... (Spanish) >>

It is a good horse that never stumbles.

- French Proverb