More French Proverbs

He flays enough who holds the foot.... >>

In the forehead and the eye The lecture of the mind doth lie.... >>

A man who has but one eye must take good care of it.... >>

Unstringing the bow does not cure the wound.... >>

Avarice bursts the bag.... >>

Other Proverbs

Yesterday a cowherd, to-day a cavalier.... (Spanish) >>

My neighbour's hen lays more eggs than mine.... (Spanish) >>

He that is not gallant at twenty, strong at thirty, rich at ... (Spanish) >>

A morsel eaten selfishly does not gain a friend.... (Spanish) >>

A well-wisher sees from afar.... (Spanish) >>

It is in vain for a man to rise early who has the repute of lying in bed all the morning.

- French Proverb