More French Proverbs

Feather by feather the goose can be plucked.... >>

Do not abstain from sowing for fear of the pigeons.... >>

A fault once denied, is twice committed.... >>

A cow does not know what her tail is worth until she has lost it.... >>

'Tis everywhere the same as here.... >>

Other Proverbs

That which comes of a cat will catch mice.... (English) >>

A good servant makes a bad enemy.... (English) >>

Don't make use of another's mouth unless it has been leant t... (Jewish) >>

Under the sackcloth there is something hid.... (Spanish) >>

Trouts are not caught with dry breeches.... (Spanish) >>

What the gauntlet wins the gorget consumes.

- French Proverb