More French Proverbs

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'Tis the last straw that breaks the camel's back.... >>

Every dog is valiant in his own kennel.... >>

As the man is worth his land is worth.... >>

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Every day cannot be a feast of lanterns.... (Chinese) >>

He who buts a horse buys care.... (Spanish) >>

The secret of patience is doing something else in the meanti... (Spanish) >>

At an auction keep your mouth shut.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty is no sin, but it is a branch of roguery.... (Spanish) >>

One must talk soothingly to the dog until one has passed him.

- French Proverb