More French Proverbs

Wedlock rides in the saddle and repentance on the crupper.... >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.... >>

Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... >>

A lame man won't walk with one who is lamer.... >>

A good fox does not eat his neighbour's fowls.... >>

Other Proverbs

Putting the cart before the horse.... (American) >>

From that dust comes this mud.... (Spanish) >>

Never give advice unless asked... (Arab) >>

Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names.... (Spanish) >>

Be thine enemy an ant, see in him an elephant.... (Italian) >>

Never send a boy to do a man's job.

- French Proverb