More French Proverbs

A woman's tongue is her sword, and she does not let it rust.... >>

Lawyers' houses are built on the heads of fools.... >>

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

All state, and nothing on the plate.... >>

Give me the rhubarb and you may take the senna.... >>

Other Proverbs

Fools and obstinate men make rich lawyers.... (Spanish) >>

Never spread your corn to dry before the door of a saintly m... (Spanish) >>

We are both carriers, and shall meet on the road.... (Spanish) >>

Tripe broth, you make much of yourself.... (Spanish) >>

Use power to curb power... (Spanish) >>

Who eats capon, capon comes to him.

- French Proverb