More French Proverbs

Could a man foresee events he would never be poor.... >>

A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.... >>

'Tis possible if true.... >>

A good example is the best sermon.... >>

A coward's fear may make a coward valiant.... >>

Other Proverbs

A mute bird makes no omen.... (Spanish) >>

He goes safely to trial whose father is a judge.... (Spanish) >>

From smooth water God preserve me, from rough I will preserv... (Spanish) >>

You don't put robbers to work in a bank.... (American) >>

Beware of a reconciled friend as of the devil.... (Spanish) >>

The shovel scouts the poker.

- French Proverb