More French Proverbs

One has always strength enough to bear the misfortunes of one's friend... >>

Great boaster, little doer.... >>

He who turns aside avoids danger.... >>

Good repute is better than a golden belt.... >>

Company in distress makes trouble less.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who keeps his own secret avoids much mischief.... (Spanish) >>

Kill and thou wilt be killed, and he will be killed who kill... (Spanish) >>

If you want your eggs hatched, sit on them yourself... (Yiddish) >>

Live your own life, for you will die your own death... (Spanish) >>

The hen lays upon an egg.... (Spanish) >>

Happy is the man who has a handsome wife close to an abbey.

- French Proverb