More French Proverbs

Another's misfortune is only a dream.... >>

I never saw a silent rich man.... >>

He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.... >>

Upon a slight pretext the wolf takes the sheep.... >>

Drop by drop the lake is drained.... >>

Other Proverbs

The loyal man lives no longer than the traitor pleases.... (Spanish) >>

He cannot find water in the sea.... (Spanish) >>

As long as a child does not cry it does not matter what plea... (Russian) >>

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

One ass among many monkeys is grinned at by all.... (Spanish) >>

The most cunning are the first caught.

- French Proverb