More French Proverbs

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... >>

A woman conceals only what she does not know.... >>

A silver hammer breaks an iron door.... >>

He lies like a toothdrawer.... >>

Adversity makes a man wise.... >>

Other Proverbs

Corsair against corsair nothing is got but empty casks.... (Spanish) >>

He that seeks trouble never misses.... (English) >>

If you want to know secrets, seek for them in trouble or in ... (Spanish) >>

Make good flour, and do not blow the trumpet.... (Spanish) >>

The stew that boils much loses flavour.... (Spanish) >>

To every saint his candle.

- French Proverb