More French Proverbs

The kettle smuts the frying-pan.... >>

A man may bear till his back breaks.... >>

Every dog is valiant in his own kennel.... >>

A mansion pulled down is half built up again.... >>

He who comes from afar may lie without fear of contradiction as he is ... >>

Other Proverbs

High birth is a poor dish at table.... (Italian) >>

Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water... (Chinese) >>

He who buys and sells does not feel what he spends.... (Spanish) >>

A child of a year old sucks milk from the heel.... (Spanish) >>

Fall sick, and you will see who is your friend and who not.... (Spanish) >>

He who pays is fairly entitled to speak his mind.

- French Proverb