More French Proverbs

The fool who is silent passes for wise.... >>

Better to have a friend on the road than gold or silver in your purse.... >>

He is the devil's valet, he does more that he is ordered.... >>

In hawks, hounds, arms, and love, for one pleasure a thousand pains.... >>

One candle for St. Michael, and another for his devil.... >>

Other Proverbs

As nimble as a cow in a cage.... (English) >>

Man is fire, woman is tow; the devil comes with a bellows.... (Spanish) >>

A bad compromise is better than a successful suit.... (Spanish) >>

God grant, dear wife, that this son be ours.... (Spanish) >>

Ask a lot, but take what is offered... (Romanian) >>

Wine will not keep in a foul vessel.

- French Proverb