More French Proverbs

The belly robs the back.... >>

Every one should sweep before his own door.... >>

'Tis sweet at certain times to drop the sage.... >>

A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.... >>

He will not lose his oats for want of braying.... >>

Other Proverbs

If a son is uneducated, his dad is to blame.... (Chinese) >>

There is mony a true tale tauld in jest.... (Spanish) >>

There would be no ill word if it were not ill taken.... (Spanish) >>

To a depraved taste sweet is bitter.... (Spanish) >>

There is not a pair of ears for every Jew.... (Spanish) >>

Women, money, and wine have their balm and their harm.

- French Proverb