More French Proverbs

Where the hedge is lowest men jump over.... >>

Foul linen should be washed at home.... >>

He who holds the handle of the frying-pan turns it as he pleases.... >>

He who rides the mule shoes her.... >>

He that would go to sea for pleasure would go to hell for a pastime.... >>

Other Proverbs

Gifts break (or dissolve) rocks.... (Spanish) >>

The old horse may die in someone's keeping.... (Chinese) >>

The beginning is the half of every action... (Italian) >>

Plough wet or dry, and you will not have to kiss your neighb... (Spanish) >>

A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.... (Spanish) >>

When a cow is lost it is something to recover its tail, were it only to make a handle for one's door.

- French Proverb