More French Proverbs

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One often has need of a lesser than oneself.... >>

Take away my good name, take away my life.... >>

Other Proverbs

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The tide will fetch away what the ebb brings.... (Spanish) >>

Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... (Spanish) >>

The go-between wears out a thousand sandals... (Arab) >>

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.... (Unknown) >>

Empty sacks will never stand upright.

- French Proverb