More French Proverbs

One is never soiled but by filth.... >>

The interested friend is a swallow on the roof. (Prepared to leave at ... >>

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

Mention not a rope in the house of one whose father was hanged.... >>

Love expels jealousy.... >>

Other Proverbs

A grand eloquence, little conscience.... (Spanish) >>

A handsome woman is either silly or vain.... (Spanish) >>

Bargains are dear.... (Spanish) >>

Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.... (Italian) >>

Every dog is entitled to one bite.... (English) >>

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

- French Proverb