More French Proverbs

Spit not in the well, you may have to drink its water.... >>

Envy goes beyond avarice.... >>

He may lie boldly who comes from afar.... >>

It is well to leave off playing when the game is at its best.... >>

He who fears to suffer, suffers from fear.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.... (Spanish) >>

It takes three generation to make a gentleman.... (American) >>

Don't worry if you borrow, but worry if you lend.... (Russian) >>

To the ass, or the sow, their own offspring appears the fair... (Latin) >>

Fear not a jest. If one throws salt at you, you will not be ... (Swedish) >>

Take heed of an ox before. an ass behind, and a monk on all sides.

- French Proverb