More French Proverbs

Put the belfry in the middle of the village.... >>

Nothing is had for nothing.... >>

Who speaks, sows; who listens, reaps.... >>

One always knocks oneself in the sore place.... >>

Talk of the wolf and you see his tail.... >>

Other Proverbs

If people lead, the leaders will follow.... (Spanish) >>

The ass that is common property is always the worst saddled... (English) >>

The pope and a peasant know more between them than the pope ... (Italian) >>

Danger and delight grow on one stalk... (Spanish) >>

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

One must talk soothingly to the dog until one has passed him.

- French Proverb