More French Proverbs
Suspicion is the poison of friendship....
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At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan....
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God alone understands fools....
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He was slain that had warning, not he that took it....
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Counted sheep are eaten by the wolf....
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Other Proverbs
No one is rich enough to do without a neighbor...
(Greek) >>
First come to the mill, first grind....
(Spanish) >>
If there is no wind, row...
(Benjamin Franklin) >>
God gives the nuts but he does not crack them...
(Jewish) >>
Use power to curb power...
(Spanish) >>
Write injuries in the sand, kindnesses in marble.
- French Proverb
