More French Proverbs

The greatest king must at last go to bed with a shovel.... >>

The greatest burdens are not the gainfullest.... >>

Religious contention is the devil's harvest.... >>

Take heed of an ox before. an ass behind, and a monk on all sides.... >>

The beaten pay the fine.... >>

Other Proverbs

The bad workman blames his tools.... (American) >>

If people lead, the leaders will follow.... (Spanish) >>

The mouth and the purse, shut.... (Spanish) >>

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

Little birds may pick a dead lion.... (Spanish) >>

Reasonable people can differ.

- French Proverb