More French Proverbs

Give out that you have many friends, and believe that you have but few... >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.... >>

He is the more obstinate for being advised.... >>

Poverty is a sort of leprosy.... >>

He expects that larks will fall ready roasted into his mouth.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the fool has made up his mind the market is over.... (Spanish) >>

A peasant between two lawyers is like a fish between two cat... (Spanish) >>

Let it be a husband, though it be but a log.... (Spanish) >>

He who spits above himself will have it fall on his face.... (Spanish) >>

Attack is the best form of defense.... (Spanish) >>

Where there is nothing the king loses his rights.

- French Proverb