More French Proverbs

God save you from a man who has but one business.... >>

Horses run after benefices and asses get them.... >>

The merchant who gains not, loseth.... >>

He has put all his eggs into one basket.... >>

It won't do to trifle with fire.... >>

Other Proverbs

The hammer shatters glass but forges steel... (Jewish) >>

Every man should support himself, and not hang upon another.... (Spanish) >>

He who does no more than another is no better than another.... (Spanish) >>

A little gall embitters much honey.... (Spanish) >>

He who strives to do, does more than he who has the power.... (Spanish) >>

A good gaper makes two gapers.

- French Proverb