More French Proverbs

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He who hold the thread holds the ball.... >>

He who has a companion has a master.... >>

Other Proverbs

The thorn comes into the world point foremost.... (Spanish) >>

A proverb is the child of experience.... (English) >>

Do not stuff your servant with bread, and he won't ask for c... (Spanish) >>

Eating while seated makes one of large size; eating while st... (Romanian) >>

Good, that comes too late, is good as nothing.... (Spanish) >>

The abbey does not fail for want on one monk.

- French Proverb