More French Proverbs

A silver hammer breaks an iron door.... >>

Gluttony has killed more than the sword.... >>

He slumbers enough who does nothing.... >>

He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.... >>

A good cause needs help.... >>

Other Proverbs

A grain does not fill a sieve, but it helps its fellow.... (Spanish) >>

He who does good to you either dies or goes away.... (Spanish) >>

A pig bought on credit is forever grunting.... (Spanish) >>

The church, the sea, or the royal household, for whoever wou... (Spanish) >>

Never put your thumbs between two grinders.... (Spanish) >>

One cannot be and have been.

- French Proverb