More French Proverbs

A good bone does not always come to a good dog.... >>

A wise man may learn of a fool.... >>

A handsome shoe often pinches the feet.... >>

One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.... >>

Upon a slight pretext the wolf takes the sheep.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every man hath a fool in his sleeve.... (American) >>

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure... (Hindu) >>

Never advise a man to go to the wars, or to marry.... (Spanish) >>

Not he gives who likes, but who has.... (Spanish) >>

Never offer your hen for sale on a rainy day.... (Spanish) >>

Like box-makers, more noise than work.

- French Proverb