More French Proverbs

We must have reasons for speech but we need none for silence.... >>

Sussex won't be druv.... >>

The devil was so fond of his children that he plucked out their eyes.... >>

The belly overrules the head.... >>

No man is a prophet in his own country.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who has shipped the devil, must carry him over the sound.... (Spanish) >>

All is not lost that is in danger.... (Spanish) >>

Who sows thorns should not go barefoot.... (Italian) >>

If you suspect a man, don't employ him, and if ypu employ hi... (Spanish) >>

The girl as she is taught, the flax as it is wrought.... (Spanish) >>

It is good to beat a proud man when he is alone.

- French Proverb