More French Proverbs

The devil rebukes sin.... >>

No one is expected to achieve the impossible.... >>

The devil may die without my inheriting his horns.... >>

The gown is hers that wears it; and the world is his who enjoys it.... >>

One must be either anvil or hammer.... >>

Other Proverbs

From a fallen tree, all make kindling... (Chinese) >>

Silent water is dangerous water.... (Spanish) >>

All's for the best in the best of all possible worlds.... (Spanish) >>

The wolf and the fox are both in one story.... (Spanish) >>

A buffeting threatened is never well given.... (Spanish) >>

Who wishes to travel far spares his steed.

- French Proverb