More French Proverbs

The balance in doing its office knows neither gold nor lead.... >>

A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.... >>

He may lie boldly who comes from afar.... >>

He who trusts a woman and leads an ass will never be free from plague.... >>

Ill-luck is good for something.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every one feels the cold according as he is clad.... (Spanish) >>

Put a beggar into your barn and he will make himself your he... (Spanish) >>

At a dangerous passage, yield to precedence.... (Italian) >>

Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult ... (English) >>

God grant you good fortune, my son, for knowledge avails you... (Spanish) >>

To a rogue a rogue and a half.

- French Proverb