More French Proverbs

A lord of straw devours a vassal of steel.... >>

One must lose a minnow to catch a salmon.... >>

Pulling the devil by the tail does not lead far young or old.... >>

Patience is the virtue of asses.... >>

There is a pinch of the madman in every great man.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every one feels the cold according as he is clad.... (Spanish) >>

All Hallows moon, witches soon.... (Canadian) >>

Never advise a man to go to the wars, or to marry.... (Spanish) >>

Let the sun shine on me, for I care not for the moon.... (Spanish) >>

It is not in the pilot's power to prevent the wind from blow... (Spanish) >>

Nothing to be got without pains but poverty.

- French Proverb