More French Proverbs

There is no flying without wings... >>

A cow does not know what her tail is worth until she has lost it.... >>

He sins as much who holds the bag as he who puts into it.... >>

He looks for his ass and sits on its back.... >>

A Rowland for an Oliver.... >>

Other Proverbs

Money soothes more than a gentleman's words.... (Spanish) >>

He who is outside his door already has a hard part of his jo... (Biblical) >>

Desire beautifies what is ugly.... (Spanish) >>

The ass knows well in whose face be brays.... (Spanish) >>

I'll marry, and eat the prime of the pot, and sit down first... (Spanish) >>

The last drop makes the cup run over.

- French Proverb