More French Proverbs

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A friend's meat is soon ready.... >>

One grows used to love and to fire.... >>

The richest man carries nothing away with him but a shroud.... >>

Youth lives on hope, old age on remembrance.... >>

Other Proverbs

A good word extinguishes more than a pailful of water.... (Spanish) >>

After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless... (Swedish) >>

Walk until the blood appears on the cheek, but not the sweat... (Spanish) >>

Six hours' sleep for a man, seven for a woman and eight for ... (English) >>

One funeral makes many.... (English) >>

'Tis a long day a day without bread.

- French Proverb