More French Proverbs

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Fair things are soon snatched away.... >>

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The first drink with water, the second without water, the th... (English) >>

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Keep counsel of thyself first.... (English) >>

Kill not the goose that lays the golden eggs.... (English) >>

Who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

- French Proverb