More French Proverbs

There never was a looking-glass that told a woman she was ugly.... >>

Contrivance is better than force.... >>

He that telleth his wife news is but lately married.... >>

A short sword for a brave man.... >>

Bad ware is never cheap.... >>

Other Proverbs

Men apt to promise are apt to forget.... (American) >>

In the garden more grows, than the gardener sows.... (Spanish) >>

Never put your thumbs between two grinders.... (Spanish) >>

If I am a fool, put your finger in my mouth.... (Spanish) >>

Make good flour, and do not blow the trumpet.... (Spanish) >>

He who eats of the king's goose will void a feather forty years after.

- French Proverb