More French Proverbs

A handsome shoe often pinches the feet.... >>

Truth is the club that knocks down and kills everybody.... >>

One knows not for whom he gathers.... >>

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

Men's ignorance makes the pot boil for priests.... >>

Other Proverbs

They gave the naked man a shirt and he said it was too thick... (Russian) >>

Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult ... (English) >>

Never fall out with your bread and butter.... (English) >>

Kill not the goose that lays the golden eggs.... (English) >>

Make hay while the sun shines.... (English) >>

What comes from the fife goes back to the drum.

- French Proverb