More French Proverbs

You cannot make an ass drink if he is not thirsty.... >>

No man is a hero in the eyes of his valet.... >>

Many a one suffers for what he can't help.... >>

The old monkey gets the apple.... >>

Never look for a worm in the apple of your eye.... >>

Other Proverbs

Abbot of Carcuela, you eat up the pot and ask for the pipkin... (Spanish) >>

A book is like a garden carried in the pocket... (Persian) >>

In my own house I am a king.... (Spanish) >>

If this ball does not stick to the wall it will at least lea... (Spanish) >>

In hunting and in love you begin when you like and leave off... (Spanish) >>

The belly robs the back.

- French Proverb