More French Proverbs

Little by little the bird builds its nest.... >>

He who quits his place loses it.... >>

Near is my kirkle, but nearer is my smock.... >>

The Fox's wiles will never enter the lion's head.... >>

The last come is the best liked.... >>

Other Proverbs

A handful of motherwit is worth a bushel of learning.... (Spanish) >>

Teeth placed before the tongue give good advice.... (Italian) >>

Servants like ornaments should be used in their proper place... (English) >>

The paunch warm, the foot sleepy.... (Spanish) >>

He would share even his share of the sun.... (Italian) >>

Every man to his taste.

- French Proverb