More French Proverbs

A young angel, an old devil.... >>

If you're born to be hanged then you'll never be drowned.... >>

There's virtue in a man's face (i.e., presence carries weight).... >>

He who wishes to live at Rome must not quarrel with the pope.... >>

A galled horse does not care to be curried.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot... (Native American) >>

In the report, of riches and goodness always bate one half.... (Spanish) >>

The son of an ass brays twice a day.... (Spanish) >>

No one is rich enough to do without a neighbor... (Greek) >>

Between two stools one falls to the ground.... (Spanish) >>

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

- French Proverb