More French Proverbs

The devil leads him by the nose who the dice too often throws.... >>

A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a peb... >>

A man is valued according to his own estimate of himself.... >>

Courtesy that is all on one side cannot last long.... >>

A woman's tongue is her sword, and she does not let it rust.... >>

Other Proverbs

Putting the cart before the horse.... (American) >>

The worst pig gets the best acorn.... (Spanish) >>

A lazy youth, a lousy age.... (Spanish) >>

He who divides gets the worst share.... (Spanish) >>

If the rings are lost, here are the fingers still.... (Spanish) >>

Were it a wolf it would spring at your throat.

- French Proverb