More French Proverbs

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

Snarling curs never want sore ears.... >>

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

Wine will not keep in a foul vessel.... >>

The devil leads him by the nose who the dice too often throws.... >>

Other Proverbs

A hair casts its shadow on the ground.... (Spanish) >>

He who does not honour his wife, dishonours himself.... (Spanish) >>

He who has no head wants no hat.... (Spanish) >>

He who doubts nothing knows nothing.... (Spanish) >>

He who at twenty understands nothing, at thirty knows nothin... (Spanish) >>

Many a one is good because he can do no mischief.

- French Proverb