More French Proverbs

What a neighbor gets is not lost.... >>

A courtier should be without feeling and without honour.... >>

In calm water every ship has a good captain.... >>

A muffled cat never caught a mouse.... >>

A stick is a peacemaker.... >>

Other Proverbs

Rather mulberry than almond. (The almond-tree is in blossom ... (Spanish) >>

He who at twenty understands nothing, at thirty knows nothin... (Spanish) >>

At an auction keep your mouth shut.... (Spanish) >>

Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult ... (English) >>

To the good listener, half a word is enough.... (Spanish) >>

Women, money, and wine have their balm and their harm.

- French Proverb