More French Proverbs

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One always knocks oneself in the sore place.... >>

Reason not with the great, 'tis a perilous gate.... >>

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Other Proverbs

The ass dead, the barley at his tail.... (Spanish) >>

All Hallows moon, witches soon.... (Canadian) >>

When there are two friends to one purse, one sings, the othe... (Spanish) >>

An open door tempts a saint.... (Spanish) >>

Go to bed with the lamb, and rise with the lark.... (Spanish) >>

A foolish woman is known by her finery.

- French Proverb