More French Proverbs

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No man understands knavery better than the abbot who has been a monk.... >>

For one pleasure a thousand pains.... >>

A man who wants bread is ready for anything.... >>

Other Proverbs

The father of a saint, the son of a sinner.... (Spanish) >>

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Now that I have an ewe and a lamb, every one says to me: Goo... (Spanish) >>

The afterthought is good for nought, except it be to catch b... (English) >>

Let what is lost go for God's sake.... (Spanish) >>

Witticisms spare no one.

- French Proverb