More French Proverbs

One half the world knows not how the other half lives.... >>

The hunchback does not see his own hump, but he sees his brother's.... >>

The first step is all the difficulty.... >>

Only he who does nothing makes a mistake.... >>

Punctuality is the politeness of princes.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you want to beat a dog, say he eat your iron.... (Spanish) >>

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back... (Samurai) >>

If the sky falls, hold up your hands.... (Spanish) >>

It is better to leap over the ditch than trust to the pleadi... (Spanish) >>

If you want a fine wife, don't pick her on a Sunday.... (Spanish) >>

There's not enough if there's not too much.

- French Proverb