More French Proverbs

A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.... >>

You must not throw stones into your neighbor's garden.... >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.... >>

Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... >>

Don't rely on the label of the bag.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you want your eggs hatched, sit on them yourself... (Yiddish) >>

There is no better surgeon than one with many scars.... (Spanish) >>

The man who does not learn is dark, like one walking in the ... (English) >>

Absence, and a friendly neighbor, washeth away love.... (English) >>

Every dog is entitled to one bite.... (English) >>

Maturity consists of no longer being taken in by oneself.

- French Proverb