More French Proverbs

Keep a stiff upper lip.... >>

A bad workman never finds a good tool.... >>

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

A pleasant companion on a journey is as good as a postchaise.... >>

He carries fire in one hand, water in the other.... >>

Other Proverbs

A handfull of patience is worth a bushel of brains... (Russian) >>

Confession is the first step to repentance.... (English) >>

When our enemy flies, build him a golden bridge.... (Spanish) >>

We make more enemies by what we say than friends by what we ... (Spanish) >>

That which comes of a cat will catch mice.... (English) >>

You play with edged tools.

- French Proverb