More French Proverbs

He who goes abroad by day has no need of a lantern.... >>

An old ape never made a pretty grimace.... >>

A hungry dog will eat dirty pudding.... >>

A courtier should be without feeling and without honour.... >>

A drowning man clings to a blade of grass.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every path has its puddle.... (English) >>

My teeth are nearer than my kindred.... (Spanish) >>

A postern door makes a thief.... (Spanish) >>

A bad mother wishes for good children.... (Spanish) >>

He that has an hour's start will not be hanged.... (Spanish) >>

It is good to have friends in all parts.

- French Proverb