More French Proverbs

As the wind so the sail.... >>

It is well to fly low on account of the branches.... >>

Trim my beard, and I will trim your top-knot.... >>

A favour ill placed is great waste.... >>

A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the wing.... >>

Other Proverbs

He gathers up ashes and scatters flour.... (Spanish) >>

The day you marry 'tis either kill or cure.... (Spanish) >>

He fishes well who uses a golden hook... (Greek) >>

Live with wolves, and you learn to howl... (Arab) >>

Let it be a husband, though it be but a log.... (Spanish) >>

The noise is so great one cannot hear God thunder.

- French Proverb