More French Proverbs

He may swim boldly who is held up by the chin.... >>

Not every sort of wood is fit to make an arrow.... >>

A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.... >>

As soon dies the calf as the cow.... >>

Better be a coward than foolhardy.... >>

Other Proverbs

I'd rather be red than dead.... (American) >>

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse; Ere fancy you cons... (Spanish) >>

The more one has the more one wants.... (Spanish) >>

No joy without alloy.... (Spanish) >>

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his acts.... (Spanish) >>

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

- French Proverb