More French Proverbs

Precious ointments are put in small boxes.... >>

After me the deluge.... >>

He who never budges from Paris will never be pope.... >>

A fault once denied, is twice committed.... >>

Adversity makes strange bedfellows.... >>

Other Proverbs

A blow with a reed makes a noise but hurts not.... (Spanish) >>

Never write a letter while you are angry... (Jewish) >>

Let every man praise the bridge he goes over.... (English) >>

Where one door is shut another opens.... (Spanish) >>

To a hard knot a hard wedge.... (Spanish) >>

Tough times don't last but tough people do.

- French Proverb