More French Proverbs

The greatest hate springs from the greatest love.... >>

The devil often lurks behind the cross.... >>

The best company must part, as King Dagobert said to his hounds.... >>

The coalheaver is master at home.... >>

Take heed of an enemy reconciled.... >>

Other Proverbs

The thorn comes into the world point foremost.... (Spanish) >>

The poor-houses are filled with the honestest people.... (Spanish) >>

The mountain labored and brought forth a mouse.... (Spanish) >>

He who marries ill, is long in becoming widowed.... (Spanish) >>

The mother who spoils her child, fattens a serpent.... (Spanish) >>

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

- French Proverb