More French Proverbs

A foolish woman is known by her finery.... >>

The abbey does not fail for want on one monk.... >>

What the sober man keeps in his heart, is on the tongue of the drunkar... >>

The mouse has but one hole is soon caught.... >>

The town that parleys is half surrendered.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you would live in health, be old early.... (Spanish) >>

To whom you tell your secrets, to him you resign your libert... (Spanish) >>

Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise.... (Chinese) >>

There is no choicer morsel than that which is stolen.... (Spanish) >>

They whip the cat, if our mistress does not spin.... (Spanish) >>

When you are well off keep as you are.

- French Proverb