More French Proverbs

To scare a bird is not the way to catch it.... >>

It will not do to keep holidays before they come.... >>

A woman laughs when she can, and weeps when she pleases.... >>

He that is ashamed to eat is ashamed to live.... >>

Every one takes his flogging in his own way.... >>

Other Proverbs

Stars are not seen by sunshine.... (Spanish) >>

When a proud man hears another praised, he feels himself inj... (English) >>

He that stirs honey will have some of it stick to him.... (Spanish) >>

The mother-in-law must be entreated, and the pot must be let... (Spanish) >>

The shirt is nearer than the frock.... (Spanish) >>

There is no flying without wings.

- French Proverb