More French Proverbs

Where the goat is tied she must browse.... >>

A good name is better than a girdle of gold.... >>

Do not abstain from sowing for fear of the pigeons.... >>

'Tis everywhere the same as here.... >>

The Italians cry, the Germans bawl, and the French sing.... >>

Other Proverbs

The eyes are the window of the soul... (Belgian) >>

They gave the naked man a shirt and he said it was too thick... (Russian) >>

The worse the passage the more welcome the port.... (English) >>

Venture not to defend what your judgment doubts of.... (English) >>

Whoredom and grace ne'er dwelt in one place.... (English) >>

The big fish eat the little ones.

- French Proverb