More French Proverbs

Cabbage for cabbage.... >>

You cannot make bricks without straw.... >>

A glaring sunny morning, a woman that talks Latin, and a child reared ... >>

He pulls at a long rope who desires another's death.... >>

Fouls invent fashions and wise men follow them.... >>

Other Proverbs

She is good who is close to the fire and does not burn.... (Spanish) >>

Even a sick man shuns death.... (Spanish) >>

First deserve, and then desire... (Latin) >>

Though your bloodhound be gentle, don't bite him on the lip.... (Spanish) >>

Actions speak louder than words.... (English) >>

The Emperor of Germany is the king of kings, the King of Spain king of men, the King of France king of asses, the King of England king of devils.

- French Proverb