More French Proverbs

Empty sacks will never stand upright.... >>

If you have a sore eye wipe it with your elbow.... >>

A wise man may learn of a fool.... >>

All heads are not sense-boxes.... >>

A woman and a melon are hard to choose.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who lives in hopes, breakfasts ill and sups worse.... (Spanish) >>

With a little wrong a man comes by his right.... (Spanish) >>

Since we have loaves let us not look for cakes.... (Spanish) >>

Let it be a husband, though it be but a log.... (Spanish) >>

The best cast at dice is not to play.... (Spanish) >>

He who caresses thee more than the occasion justifies, has either deceived thee or intends it.

- French Proverb