More French Proverbs

Men's ignorance makes the pot boil for priests.... >>

You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.... >>

Rust wastes more than use.... >>

The devil's meal turns half to bran.... >>

The bird ought not to soil its own nest.... >>

Other Proverbs

Virtue never dwells alone; it always has neighbours.... (Chinese) >>

The king goes as far as he can, not so far as he would.... (Spanish) >>

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

He expects to find water at the first stroke of the spade.... (Spanish) >>

God will listen to you whatever cloak you wear.... (Spanish) >>

To every bird its nest seems fair.

- French Proverb