More French Proverbs

Not every sort of wood is fit to make an arrow.... >>

'Tis a silly sheep that makes the wolf her confessor.... >>

A gilt bridle for an old mule.... >>

A good meal ought to begin with hunger.... >>

Get out of that place and let me take it.... >>

Other Proverbs

Where you think there is bacon, there are not even hooks for... (Spanish) >>

It will all come out in the soap-suds.... (Spanish) >>

He who pledges or promises runs in debt.... (Spanish) >>

God gives almonds to one who has no teeth.... (Spanish) >>

He who wants a mule without fault must walk on foot.... (Spanish) >>

One must lose a minnow to catch a salmon.

- French Proverb