More French Proverbs

A good meal ought to begin with hunger.... >>

Think much, say little, write less.... >>

Get out of that place and let me take it.... >>

Don't show your teeth if you can't bite.... >>

A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.... >>

Other Proverbs

The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds ... (Chinese) >>

Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. In... (English) >>

Desire beautifies what is ugly.... (Spanish) >>

The Mother of God appears to fools.... (Spanish) >>

Every cloud has a silver lining.... (English) >>

Were the devil to come from hell to fight, there would forthwith be a Frenchman to accept the challenge.

- French Proverb