More French Proverbs

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No one is so liberal as he who has nothing to give.... >>

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Other Proverbs

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his acts.... (Spanish) >>

When the summer is winter, and the winter is summer, it is a... (Spanish) >>

From little acorns mighty oaks do grow.... (American) >>

When flatterers meet the devil goes to dinner.... (Spanish) >>

They may whip me in the market-place, so it be not known at ... (Spanish) >>

Write injuries in the sand, kindnesses in marble.

- French Proverb