More French Proverbs

When thieves fall out the thefts are discovered.... >>

Bees do not become hornets.... >>

He who turns aside avoids danger.... >>

Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... >>

He gains enough who loses sorrow.... >>

Other Proverbs

The first wife is a broom, and the second a lady.... (Spanish) >>

He who works on the highway will have many advisers.... (Spanish) >>

Never give advice unless asked... (Arab) >>

There is no one to sweep a common hall.... (Chinese) >>

A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.... (Spanish) >>

The coalheaver is master at home.

- French Proverb