More French Proverbs

One must step back to make the better leap.... >>

A hawk's marriage: the hen is the better bird.... >>

He that stumbles and falls not, mends his pace.... >>

Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... >>

A fault once denied, is twice committed.... >>

Other Proverbs

The act of treachery is liked, but not he that does it.... (Spanish) >>

The rat that has but one hole is soon caught.... (Spanish) >>

The father of a saint, the son of a sinner.... (Spanish) >>

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can ge... (Spanish) >>

The best cook drops a whole tomato.... (Spanish) >>

People count up the faults of those who keep them waiting.

- French Proverb