More French Proverbs

A man is valued according to his own estimate of himself.... >>

The dog gets into the mill under cover of the ass.... >>

It is only at the tree loaded with fruit that people throw stones.... >>

He who wants to be rich in a year is hanged at six months' end.... >>

He who hold the thread holds the ball.... >>

Other Proverbs

You don't put robbers to work in a bank.... (American) >>

Servants like ornaments should be used in their proper place... (English) >>

To-morrow will be another day.... (Spanish) >>

What is much desired is not believed when it comes.... (Spanish) >>

When a man is not used to breeches the seams gall him.... (Spanish) >>

Trade follows the flag.

- French Proverb