More French Proverbs

Youth may stray afar yet return at last.... >>

Don't show your teeth if you can't bite.... >>

A wise man may learn of a fool.... >>

All state, and nothing on the plate.... >>

Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.... >>

Other Proverbs

Folly is the product of all countries and ages.... (Spanish) >>

In for a penny, in for a pound.... (English) >>

The act of treachery is liked, but not he that does it.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty is no sin, but it is a branch of roguery.... (Spanish) >>

He that is not sensible of his loss has lost nothing.... (Spanish) >>

Suspicion is the poison of friendship.

- French Proverb