More French Proverbs
He, who more than he is worth doth spend, E'en makes a rope, his life ...
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Too keen an edge does not cut, too fine a point does not pierce....
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Don't teach fishes to swim....
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As the man is worth his land is worth....
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It is well to leave off playing when the game is at its best....
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Other Proverbs
Golden hands, but a wicked mouth....
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Between saying and doing there is a long road....
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From that dust comes this mud....
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Little bird, little nest....
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Drink wine upon figs....
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To rule the mountains is to rule the river.
- French Proverb