More French Proverbs

He does not guard himself well who is not always on his guard.... >>

A fool's speech is a bubble of air.... >>

He asks advice in vain who will not follow it.... >>

A good gaper makes two gapers.... >>

A handful of good life is better than seven barrels of learning.... >>

Other Proverbs

A pig bought on credit grunts all the year.... (Spanish) >>

The voice of the people is the voice of God.... (Spanish) >>

It is the great north wind that made the Vikings... (Italian) >>

Tell not all you know, believe not all your hear, do not all... (Italian) >>

There is no need to bind up one's head before it is broken.... (Italian) >>

Every one takes his flogging in his own way.

- French Proverb