More French Proverbs

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The worst jests are those that are true.... >>

Take an ox by his horn, a man by his word.... >>

Sadness and gladness succeed each other.... >>

People lend only to the rich.... >>

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Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerni... (Polish) >>

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Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... (Spanish) >>

Word by word the big books are made.

- French Proverb