More French Proverbs

In borrowing an angel, in repaying a devil.... >>

Anoint a villain and he will prick you, prick a villain and he will an... >>

A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is ne... >>

He has a good pledge of the cat who has her skin.... >>

He who caresses thee more than the occasion justifies, has either dece... >>

Other Proverbs

Even a hare will insult a dead lion.... (Latin) >>

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

Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight.... (Italian) >>

After the vintage, baskets.... (Spanish) >>

A lame goat will not sleep by day.... (Spanish) >>

Much would have more, and lost all.

- French Proverb