More French Proverbs

No man is an island, but some of us are long peninsulas.... >>

He had need rise early who would please everybody.... >>

Jest not with the eye, or religion.... >>

A little leaven leavens a great mass.... >>

I never saw an oft-removed tree, Nor yet an oft-removed family, That t... >>

Other Proverbs

He who always tells me a lie never cheats me.... (Spanish) >>

The pitcher will go to the well once too often.... (English) >>

It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty is not perversity.... (Spanish) >>

A great leap gives a great shake.... (Spanish) >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.

- French Proverb