More French Proverbs

Gratitude is the least of virtues, but ingratitude the worst of vices.... >>

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

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

A hungry dog is not afraid of a cudgelling.... >>

Every hooked beak is maintained by prey.... >>

Other Proverbs

Beware of the young doctor and the old barber... (Burmese) >>

He who has a bad wife can expect no happiness that can be so... (Spanish) >>

A man forewarned is as good as two.... (Spanish) >>

Be thine enemy an ant, see in him an elephant.... (Italian) >>

Do you carry the trough, husband, and I will carry the sieve... (Spanish) >>

The only way to keep a secret is to say nothing.

- French Proverb