More French Proverbs

Every potter vaunts his own pot.... >>

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Everyone thinks his own burden heavy.... >>

A gentlemen of Beauce who stays in bed till his breeches are mended.... >>

I never saw a silent rich man.... >>

Other Proverbs

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

Whom we love best, to them we can say least.... (English) >>

Discretion is the better part of valor.... (English) >>

Take care of your pennies and your pounds will take care of ... (English) >>

Every path has its puddle.... (English) >>

One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.

- French Proverb