More French Proverbs

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To get the chicks one must coax the hen.... >>

Between promising and giving a man should marry his daughter.... >>

He who cannot speak well of his trade does not understand it.... >>

Everyone thinks his own burden heavy.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who pledges or promises runs in debt.... (Spanish) >>

All do not beg for one saint.... (Spanish) >>

He who avoids the temptation avoids the sin.... (Spanish) >>

With so many roosters crowing, the sun never comes up.... (Italian) >>

Let there be no lack of food in the pigeon-house, and the pi... (Spanish) >>

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.

- French Proverb