More French Proverbs

A man may threaten yet be afraid.... >>

The Italians cry, the Germans bawl, and the French sing.... >>

He puts his sickle into another man's harvest.... >>

It is the old cow's notion that she never was a calf.... >>

He who stops at every stone never gets to his journey's end.... >>

Other Proverbs

The dress does not make the friar.... (Spanish) >>

One ass among many monkeys is grinned at by all.... (Spanish) >>

Let your heart guide your head in evil matters.... (Spanish) >>

The friar who begs for God begs for two.... (Spanish) >>

The exception which proves the rule.... (Spanish) >>

People count up the faults of those who keep them waiting.

- French Proverb