More French Proverbs

Naught must disturb a man of worth at dinner.... >>

He is rich that is satisfied.... >>

People make the bells say what they please.... >>

Everything goes to him who does not want it.... >>

He expects that larks will fall ready roasted into his mouth.... >>

Other Proverbs

My teeth are nearer than my kindred.... (Spanish) >>

A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion's claw.... (English) >>

Little birds that can sing and won't sing must be made to si... (Spanish) >>

Let them be birds. (Small eggs make little soup.)... (Spanish) >>

One grievance borne, another follows.... (Spanish) >>

What is new is always fine.

- French Proverb