More French Proverbs

A spaniel, a wife, and a walnut tree, The more you beat 'em the better... >>

There is no worse water than that which sleeps.... >>

The greatest cunning is to have none at all.... >>

The beast dead, the venom is dead.... >>

Let every one mind his own business, and the cows will be well tended.... >>

Other Proverbs

A mute bird makes no omen.... (Spanish) >>

Bad luck is fertile.... (Russian) >>

Eating and scratching want but a beginning... (Greek) >>

Experience is not always the kindest of teachers, but it is ... (Spanish) >>

Do not throw the arrow which will return against you... (Arab) >>

Who punishes one threatens a hundred.

- French Proverb