More French Proverbs

Mention not a rope in the house of one whose father was hanged.... >>

It is the tone that makes the music.... >>

Good bargains are ruinous.... >>

Flies are easier caught with honey than with vinegar.... >>

He is rich that is satisfied.... >>

Other Proverbs

Let the big dog eat.... (American) >>

He who loves well, obeys well.... (Spanish) >>

Every cock is proud on his own dung hill.... (Spanish) >>

A great lance-thrust to a dead Moor.... (Spanish) >>

You used to be a baker, though now you wear gloves.... (Spanish) >>

The interested friend is a swallow on the roof. (Prepared to leave at the approach of winter.)

- French Proverb