More French Proverbs

There is nothing so well done but may be mended.... >>

A bellyful is a bellyful.... >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.... >>

Incense intoxicates and every one wishes for it.... >>

Kings have long hands.... >>

Other Proverbs

A flea on the top of a bald head.... (Chinese) >>

Little birds may pick a dead lion.... (Spanish) >>

One cannot blow and swallow at the same time.... (Spanish) >>

Know, cabbages, that there is spinach in the stew.... (Spanish) >>

It is not the load but the overload that kills.... (Spanish) >>

Turn your tongue seven times before speaking.

- French Proverb