More French Proverbs

Empty sacks will never stand upright.... >>

A gilt bridle for an old mule.... >>

A merry life forgets father and mother.... >>

Caesar's wife must be above suspicion.... >>

As the wind so the sail.... >>

Other Proverbs

I thought I had no husband, and I eat up the stew.... (Spanish) >>

Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts... (Balinese) >>

The wolf and the fox are both in one story.... (Spanish) >>

He who has a tongue goes to Rome.... (Spanish) >>

God gives almonds to those who have no teeth.... (Spanish) >>

The threatener sometimes gets a beating.

- French Proverb