More French Proverbs

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After the daughter is married, then come sons-in-law in plenty.... >>

Other Proverbs

Don't offer me advice; give me money.... (Spanish) >>

Better go about than fall into the ditch.... (Spanish) >>

A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.... (English) >>

Another's care hangs by a hair.... (Spanish) >>

A sooty chimney costs many a beef-steak.... (Spanish) >>

One always returns to one's first love.

- French Proverb