More French Proverbs

A man who wants to drown his dog says he is mad.... >>

He cannot be a friend to any one who is his own enemy.... >>

A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.... >>

It is not the big oxen that do the best day's work.... >>

He, who more than he is worth doth spend, E'en makes a rope, his life ... >>

Other Proverbs

Be my enemy and go to my mill.... (Spanish) >>

Set a peasant on horseback, and he forgets both God and man.... (Spanish) >>

Whatever way you take there is a league of bad road.... (Spanish) >>

He who trifles with his enemy dies by his hand.... (Spanish) >>

A bad man's gift is like his master.... (Spanish) >>

A civil question deserves a civil answer.

- French Proverb