More French Proverbs

One knows not for whom he gathers.... >>

He that would go to sea for pleasure would go to hell for a pastime.... >>

He is the devil's valet, he does more that he is ordered.... >>

God saves the moon from the wolves.... >>

He who goes to collect wool may come back shorn.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who grasps at much holds fast little.... (Spanish) >>

The best surgeon is he that hath been hacked himself.... (English) >>

Though a tree grow ever so high, the falling leaves return t... (Italian) >>

Attack is the best form of defence.... (Spanish) >>

The ant gets wings that she may perish sooner.... (Spanish) >>

Help thyself and heaven will help thee.

- French Proverb