More French Proverbs

To scare a bird is not the way to catch it.... >>

You cannot get oil out of a wall.... >>

There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people.... >>

There is no pride like that of a beggar grown rich.... >>

There is no flying without wings.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who would take must give.... (Spanish) >>

Even a hare will bite when it is cornered.... (Chinese) >>

Whether you ignore a pig, or worship that pig from afar, to ... (Spanish) >>

Dog does not eat dog.... (English) >>

Whether the pitcher strike the stone, or the stone the pitch... (Spanish) >>

Jealousy is nourished by doubt.

- French Proverb