2214 French Proverbs / Page 90
1781.
The threatener sometimes gets a beating.1782.
The tiredness of the body is the health of the soul.1783.
The tongue goes to where the tooth aches.1784.
The tongue wounds more than a lance.1785.
The town that parleys is half surrendered.1786.
The tree does not fall at the first stroke.1787.
The tree is known by its fruit.1788.
The tulip is, among flowers, what the peacock is among birds. A tulip lacks scent, a peacock has an unpleasant voice. The one takes pride in its garb, the other in its tail.1789.
The two make a pair.1790.
The ugliest tomcat always has the most beautiful mate.1791.
The urine of one dog will not pollute the ocean.1792.
The villain that becomes rich knows neither friends nor family.1793.
The weakest must hold the candle.1794.
The weather, fleecy clouds, and a made up woman don't last long.1795.
The while we keep a man waiting, he reflects on our shortcomings.1796.
The will is taken for the deed.1797.
The wine given to your workmen is that for which you get the best paid.1798.
The wine is not known by the hoops.1799.
The wise do as much as they should, not as much as they can.1800.
The wit one wants spoils what one has.