Monk Proverbs - page 2

No man understands knavery better than the abbot who has been a monk. (French Proverb)
The monk responds as the abbot chants. View proverb
French Proverb
Take heed of an ox before, an ass behind, and a monk on all sides. View proverb
French Proverb
When the Devil was sick the Devil a monk would be, When the Devil got well, the devil a monk was he. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
If the devil is going to disguise himself, it will be as a monk or a lawyer. View proverb
Spanish Proverb
The cowl does not make the monk. View proverb
Latin Proverb
It is easy to become a monk in one's old age. View proverb
Ethiopian Proverb
Wo ät Hätz van vol es, doh lööf d'r Monk van övver. View proverb
Düren Proverb
The cowl does not make the monk. View proverb
English Proverb
The abbey does not fail for want on one monk. View proverb
French Proverb