More French Proverbs

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience... >>

He never was a friend who has ceased to be one.... >>

He that stays in the valley will not get over the hill.... >>

Adversity makes strange bedfellows.... >>

A hundred years a banner, a hundred years a barrow. [Signifying the ch... >>

Other Proverbs

The full-fed cow makes company of her tail.... (Spanish) >>

Behind an able man there are always other able men... (Scottish) >>

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.... (Unknown) >>

The best cast at dice is not to play.... (Spanish) >>

Sow corn in clay, and plant vines in sand.... (Spanish) >>

Slanderers are the devil's bellows, to blow up contention.

- French Proverb