More French Proverbs

Be truly what thou wouldst be thought to be.... >>

A mansion pulled down is half built up again.... >>

Wine will not keep in a foul vessel.... >>

'Tis a silly sheep that makes the wolf her confessor.... >>

In too much disputing truth is lost.... >>

Other Proverbs

Tell your friend a lie; and if he keeps it secret, tell him ... (Spanish) >>

Step on a crack break your mother's back.... (American) >>

The account is correct, but not a sixpense appears.... (Spanish) >>

The best cloth has uneven threads.... (Spanish) >>

The bacon of paradise for the married man that does not repe... (Spanish) >>

The money paid, the workman's arm is broken.

- French Proverb