More French Proverbs
He slumbers enough who does nothing....
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Good wine makes the horse go....
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Good repute is better than a golden belt....
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To do like the monkey, get the chesnuts out of the fire with the cat's...
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God made hands before knives....
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Other Proverbs
Many speak much who cannot speak well....
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Many a true word is spoken in jest....
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Children are poor men's riches....
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Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork....
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Water for oxen, wine for kings....
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Don't speak to the man at the helm.
- French Proverb
