More French Proverbs

Well-regulated charity begins with one's self.... >>

By candle-light a goat looks like a lady.... >>

God helps three sorts of people: fools, children and drunkards.... >>

A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the wing.... >>

A foolish judge passes brief sentence.... >>

Other Proverbs

Knock on wood.... (English) >>

A guest sees more in an hour than the host in a year... (Biblical) >>

The first day you meet, you are friends. The next day you me... (Afghan) >>

In politics, a man must learn to rise above principle.... (American) >>

The blind man is laughing at the bald head... (Czech) >>

Snarling curs never want sore ears.

- French Proverb