More French Proverbs

Eggs are put to hatch on a chance.... >>

Snarling curs never want sore ears.... >>

A good swimmer is not safe against drowning.... >>

A man travels as far in a day as a snail in a hundred years.... >>

A honeyed tongue with a heart of gall.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who has but one coat cannot lend it.... (Spanish) >>

To forget a wrong is the best revenge.... (Spanish) >>

Skilled hands eat trouts.... (Spanish) >>

Come live with me and you'll know me.... (Spanish) >>

A runaway monk never praises his monastery.... (Italian) >>

He is the more obstinate for being advised.

- French Proverb