More French Proverbs

Mention not a rope in the house of one whose father was hanged.... >>

The old monkey gets the apple.... >>

Why keep a dog and bark yourself?... >>

Upon an egg the hen lays an egg.... >>

Were it a wolf it would spring at your throat.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like.... (English) >>

He who does not tire, achieves.... (Spanish) >>

A full cup must be carried steadily... (Greek) >>

Praise a maid in the morning, and the weather at night.... (Italian) >>

The go-between wears out a thousand sandals... (Arab) >>

Why kill time when one can employ it?

- French Proverb