More French Proverbs

To get the chicks one must coax the hen.... >>

It is not the greatest beauties that inspire the most profound passion... >>

He who is at sea does not direct the winds.... >>

An easy shepherd makes the wolf void wool.... >>

He who carries one burden will soon carry a hundred.... >>

Other Proverbs

A crane standing amidst a flock of chickens... (Chinese) >>

From a silent person remove your dwelling.... (Spanish) >>

A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.... (Spanish) >>

Between two stools one falls to the ground.... (Spanish) >>

Silence was never written down.... (Italian) >>

Fair without, foul within.

- French Proverb