More French Proverbs

Parsley seed goes nine times to the Devil.... >>

He fishes on who catches one.... >>

Every man to his taste.... >>

Gentleness does more than violence.... >>

He who listens at doors hears more than he desires.... >>

Other Proverbs

After stuffing pears within, drink old wine until they swim.... (Spanish) >>

There is honour even among thieves.... (English) >>

Raise ravens and they will peck our your eye.... (Spanish) >>

Go not every evening to your brother's house.... (Spanish) >>

When the flatterer pipes, the devil dances.... (Spanish) >>

To the jaundiced all things seem yellow.

- French Proverb