More French Proverbs
He may lie boldly who comes from afar....
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One must be either anvil or hammer....
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A favour ill placed is great waste....
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'Tis everywhere the same as here....
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Every one preaches for his own saint....
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Other Proverbs
Golden hands, but a wicked mouth....
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A husband with one eye rather than with a son....
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A mistress in a high place is not a bad thing....
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He cannot find water in the sea....
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Beggars must not be choosers....
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A friend's meat is soon ready.
- French Proverb