More French Proverbs

Who cannot work out his salvation by heart will not do it by book.... >>

A friend is known in time of need.... >>

I never saw an oft-removed tree, Nor yet an oft-removed family, That t... >>

If you're born to be hanged then you'll never be drowned.... >>

Empty sacks will never stand upright.... >>

Other Proverbs

It is the bait that lures, not the fisherman or the rod.... (Spanish) >>

Knock on wood.... (English) >>

He is in safety who rings the tocsin.... (Spanish) >>

Do not throw a stone at the mouse and break the precious vas... (Spanish) >>

A son-in-law's friendship is a winter's sun.... (Spanish) >>

A restive morsel needs a spur of wine.

- French Proverb