More French Proverbs
Very good corn grows in little fields....
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He, who more than he is worth doth spend, E'en makes a rope, his life ...
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A man of straw is worth a woman of gold....
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It is better to have to do with God than with his saints....
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As the man is worth his land is worth....
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Other Proverbs
He that has an hour's start will not be hanged....
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An open door tempts a saint....
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The fox knows well with whom he plays tricks....
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Without justice, courage is weak...
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Talking is easy, action difficult....
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He, who kennels with wolves, must howl.
- French Proverb