More French Proverbs

Nine tailors make a man.... >>

One candle for St. Michael, and another for his devil.... >>

Marriages are written in heaven.... >>

The devil's meal turns half to bran.... >>

Serve as a serf or fly like a deer.... >>

Other Proverbs

Fish or cut bait... (Greek) >>

A short halter for a greedy horse.... (Spanish) >>

He who wants a rose must respect the thorn... (Libyan) >>

A kitchen-dog is never a good rabbit-hunter.... (Spanish) >>

A fifth wheel to a cart is but an encumbrance.... (Spanish) >>

It will not out of the flesh that is bred in the bone.

- French Proverb