More French Proverbs

He that stays in the valley will not get over the hill.... >>

He is like a silver pin, Fair without, but foul within.... >>

The Emperor of Germany is the king of kings, the King of Spain king of... >>

There is no worse water than still water.... >>

The pitcher goes often to the well and gets broken at last.... >>

Other Proverbs

Do not throw a stone at the mouse and break the precious vas... (Spanish) >>

He who governs by his moral excellence may be compared to th... (Chinese) >>

A shady lane breeds mud.... (English) >>

Water for oxen, wine for kings.... (Spanish) >>

Diseases are the interest of pleasures.... (English) >>

The gown is hers that wears it; and the world is his who enjoys it.

- French Proverb