More French Proverbs

Empty casks make the most noise.... >>

Talk of the wolf and you see his tail.... >>

Leave the minster where it is.... >>

Men's skins have many colors, but human blood is always red.... >>

When the devil says his paternosters he means to cheat you.... >>

Other Proverbs

Silent water is dangerous water.... (Spanish) >>

The king likes the treachery, but not the traitor.... (Spanish) >>

His courage oozed out at his fingers'ends.... (Spanish) >>

Business today, tomorrow never.... (Spanish) >>

If thy heart fail thee, why then climb at all?... (Spanish) >>

Put the belfry in the middle of the village.

- French Proverb