Half the truth is often a whole lie.
More French Proverbs:
He that lets his fish escape, may cast his net often yet never catch it again.French
A vicious dog must be tied short.
French
Good repute is better than a golden belt.
French
One must be either anvil or hammer.
French
Fear and restlessness kill more than do illnesses.
French
All are not hunters who blow the horn.
French