More French Proverbs

He asks advice in vain who will not follow it.... >>

The wolf will die in his skin.... >>

A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.... >>

A blind hen can sometimes find her corn.... >>

A good tale is none the worse for being twice told.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who builds a house, or marries, is left with a lank purse... (Spanish) >>

A blind man's stroke, which raises a dust from beneath water... (Spanish) >>

Beware of a man of one book... (Italian) >>

Water for oxen, wine for kings.... (Spanish) >>

A favour to come is better than a hundred received.... (Italian) >>

No fishing like fishing in the sea.

- French Proverb