More French Proverbs

The first step is all the difficulty.... >>

Rich garments weep on unworthy shoulders.... >>

The maxims of men disclose their hearts.... >>

The mule long keeps a kick in reserve for its master.... >>

The kettle smuts the frying-pan.... >>

Other Proverbs

A good painter need not give a name to his picture, a bad on... >>

Talking is easy, action difficult.... (Spanish) >>

The month loses its own, but not the year.... (Spanish) >>

I'll marry, and eat the prime of the pot, and sit down first... (Spanish) >>

Sense comes with age.... (Spanish) >>

Who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

- French Proverb