More French Proverbs

Upbraiding makes a benefit an injury.... >>

He cannot be a friend to any one who is his own enemy.... >>

Between the hand and the mouth the soup is often spilt.... >>

A good bone does not always come to a good dog.... >>

It is the old cow's notion that she never was a calf.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the fox preaches, look to the geese... (Ethiopian) >>

Take away the motive, and the sin is taken away.... (Spanish) >>

God grant me to argue with those who understand me.... (Spanish) >>

Business today, tomorrow never.... (Spanish) >>

After breaking my head you bring plaister.... (Spanish) >>

That often happens in a day which does not happen in a hundred years.

- French Proverb