More French Proverbs

Take heed of an ox before. an ass behind, and a monk on all sides.... >>

No living man all things can.... >>

Princes will not be served on conditions.... >>

The coalheaver is master at home.... >>

The fox thrives best when he is most cursed.... >>

Other Proverbs

A good word extinguishes more than a pailful of water.... (Spanish) >>

Wherries must not put out to sea.... (Spanish) >>

He who would thrive must follow the church, the sea, or the ... (Spanish) >>

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.... (Unknown) >>

Who sows thorns should not go barefoot.... (Italian) >>

We must learn to walk before we can run.

- French Proverb