More French Proverbs

Whilst the dogs are growling at each other the wolf devours the sheep.... >>

By telling our woes we often assuage them.... >>

An old ape never made a pretty grimace.... >>

He lies like a toothdrawer.... >>

He who sows thistles reaps thorns.... >>

Other Proverbs

The more riches a fool hath, the greater fool he is.... (Spanish) >>

To be like the tailor of Campillo, who worked for nothing, a... (Spanish) >>

He that goes barefoot must not plant thorns.... (English) >>

A man may lead a horse to water, but cannot make him drink.... (English) >>

To the good listener, half a word is enough.... (Spanish) >>

Rust wastes more than use.

- French Proverb