More French Proverbs

At the king's court every one for himself.... >>

There's no guarding against the privy thief.... >>

Upbraiding makes a benefit an injury.... >>

There is no worse water than still water.... >>

Too much water drowned the miller.... >>

Other Proverbs

Honey was not made for the mouth of the ass.... (Spanish) >>

Every man has one black patch, and some have two.... (American) >>

Danger is next neighbor to security.... (English) >>

Luck has a slender anchorage.... (English) >>

There is no answer for God out of my house, and What have yo... (Spanish) >>

Upon a slight pretext the wolf takes the sheep.

- French Proverb