More French Proverbs

He was born with a caul.... >>

A good swimmer is not safe against drowning.... >>

At the wars as they do at the wars.... >>

Don't show your teeth if you can't bite.... >>

An old rat is a brave rat.... >>

Other Proverbs

Prosperity discovers vices, and adversity virtue.... (English) >>

Little by little one goes far.... (Spanish) >>

He who has a bad wife can expect no happiness that can be so... (Spanish) >>

When ill luck falls asleep, let none wake her.... (Italian) >>

Ask not after a good man's pedigree.... (Spanish) >>

The greater love is a mother's; then comes a dog's; then a sweetheart's

- French Proverb