More French Proverbs

Too keen an edge does not cut, too fine a point does not pierce.... >>

He is a thief indeed who robs a thief.... >>

A hungry dog is not afraid of a cudgelling.... >>

Any water puts out fire.... >>

Avarice increases with wealth.... >>

Other Proverbs

Take away the motive, and the sin is taken away.... (Spanish) >>

Whom the gods love die young.... (Spanish) >>

Sour wine, old bacon, and rye bread keep a house rich.... (Spanish) >>

Talking is easy, action difficult.... (Spanish) >>

One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it... (Spanish) >>

Nobility imposes obligations.

- French Proverb