More French Proverbs

A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.... >>

The law says what the king pleases.... >>

He who carries nothing loses nothing.... >>

Courtesy that is all on one side cannot last long.... >>

A muffled cat never caught a mouse.... >>

Other Proverbs

Listen to all, plucking a feather from every passing goose, ... (Native American) >>

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

A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.... (English) >>

Accusing the times is but excusing ourselves.... (English) >>

Where they eat your meat let them pick the bones.... (Spanish) >>

By candle-light a goat looks like a lady.

- French Proverb