More French Proverbs

Write injuries in the sand, kindnesses in marble.... >>

But may not truth in laughing guise be dressed?... >>

Fair is he that comes, but fairer he that brings.... >>

A blind hen can sometimes find her corn.... >>

Ill-luck is good for something.... >>

Other Proverbs

A handful of motherwit is worth a bushel of learning.... (Spanish) >>

Put a beggar into your barn and he will make himself your he... (Spanish) >>

You can't have more bed-bugs than a blanket-full.... (Spanish) >>

I say it to you, daughter; hear it, daughter-in-law.... (Spanish) >>

If the sky falls there will be pots broken.... (Spanish) >>

Snarling curs never want sore ears.

- French Proverb