More French Proverbs

Precious ointments are put in small boxes.... >>

A man who wants to drown his dog says he is mad.... >>

He who pays the piper calls the tune.... >>

He is like a cat, he always falls on his feet.... >>

It is not the greatest beauties that inspire the most profound passion... >>

Other Proverbs

A bully is always a coward.... (Spanish) >>

The go-between wears out a thousand sandals... (Arab) >>

Talking is easy, action difficult.... (Spanish) >>

Some men go through a forest and see no firewood.... (English) >>

He who is outside his door already has a hard part of his jo... (Biblical) >>

Incense intoxicates and every one wishes for it.

- French Proverb