More French Proverbs

The devil was so fond of his children that he plucked out their eyes.... >>

All cats are not to be set down for witches.... >>

A hundred years is not much, but never is a long while.... >>

Every man has his value.... >>

Better walk before a hen than behind an ox.... >>

Other Proverbs

The eyes are the window of the soul... (Belgian) >>

Better go about than be drowned.... (Spanish) >>

My teeth are nearer than my kindred.... (Spanish) >>

God does not smite with both hands.... (Spanish) >>

Fortune aids the bold.... (Spanish) >>

There is no spite like that of a proud beggar.

- French Proverb