More French Proverbs

The devil is not always at a poor man's door.... >>

Great thieves always have their sleeves full of gags.... >>

A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.... >>

A thorn comes into the world point foremost.... >>

A drowning man clings to a blade of grass.... >>

Other Proverbs

Give neither counsel nor salt till you are asked for it.... (Italian) >>

At an ambuscade of villains a man does better with his feet ... (Spanish) >>

Do not tell your secrets behind a wall or a hedge.... (Spanish) >>

Better a mouse in the pot than no flesh at all.... (Italian) >>

The sharper the storm, the sooner it's over.... (Spanish) >>

Take away my good name, take away my life.

- French Proverb