More French Proverbs

Two men may meet, but never two mountains.... >>

The doctor is often more to be feared than the disease.... >>

No man is a hero in the eyes of his valet.... >>

Let him who is cold blow the fire.... >>

Many a one suffers for what he can't help.... >>

Other Proverbs

A mute bird makes no omen.... (Spanish) >>

When you are an anvil, bear; when you are a hammer, strike.... (Spanish) >>

There are all honest men, but my cloak is not to be found.... (Spanish) >>

An indispensable thing never has much value.... (Russian) >>

Step on a crack break your mother's back.... (American) >>

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirsty.

- French Proverb