More French Proverbs

The handsomest woman can only give what she has.... >>

I know on which side my bread is buttered.... >>

At a bridge, a plank, a river, the servant foremost, the master behind... >>

By working in the smithy one becomes a smith.... >>

Don't show your teeth if you can't bite.... >>

Other Proverbs

Feed sparingly and defy the physician.... (American) >>

After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless... (Swedish) >>

When you throw dirt, you lose ground... (Chinese) >>

Complain to one who can help you... (Chinese) >>

Kill one to warn a hundred... (Chinese) >>

Where the hostess is handsome the wine is good.

- French Proverb