More French Proverbs

Every one takes his flogging in his own way.... >>

A fool's heart dances on his lips.... >>

The greatest king must at last go to bed with a shovel.... >>

If youth but had the knowledge and old age the strength.... >>

A man may cause his own dog to bite him.... >>

Other Proverbs

Michael is quits; he lost a ducat and gained a rabbit.... (Spanish) >>

Folly is the most incurable of maladies.... (Spanish) >>

Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatch... (Chinese) >>

The greatest barkers bite not sorest.... (English) >>

Set out wisely at first; custom will make every virtue more ... (English) >>

Too late to grieve when the chance is past.

- French Proverb