More French Proverbs

He may lie boldly who comes from afar.... >>

One must be either anvil or hammer.... >>

A favour ill placed is great waste.... >>

'Tis everywhere the same as here.... >>

Every one preaches for his own saint.... >>

Other Proverbs

Golden hands, but a wicked mouth.... (Russian) >>

A husband with one eye rather than with a son.... (Spanish) >>

A mistress in a high place is not a bad thing.... (Spanish) >>

He cannot find water in the sea.... (Spanish) >>

Beggars must not be choosers.... (Spanish) >>

A friend's meat is soon ready.

- French Proverb