More French Proverbs

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The old monkey gets the apple.... >>

Dreams go by contraries.... >>

He was slain that had warning, not he that took it.... >>

Ingratitude is the mother of every vice.... >>

Other Proverbs

The bad man always suspects knavery.... (Spanish) >>

A woman that loves to be at the window is a bunch of grapes ... (English) >>

They gave the naked man a shirt and he said it was too thick... (Russian) >>

When the corsair promises masses and candles, it goes ill wi... (Spanish) >>

To beards with money cavaliers pay respect.... (Spanish) >>

Every one should sweep before his own door.

- French Proverb