Tradizione francese · A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs · 1857
Si ce n’était le si et mais, nous serions tous riches à jamais.Were it not for “if” and “but,” we should all be rich for ever.
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Belle promesse fol lie.A fair promise binds a fool.
Translation in the cited editionTradizione francese · A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs · 1857
Read the saying and check its sourcesVilain enrichi ne connaît parent ni ami.A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.
Translation in the cited editionTradizione francese · A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs · 1857
Read the saying and check its sourcesTout bec crochu de proye est soustenu.Every hooked beak is maintained by prey.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesMéchant chien, court lien.A wicked dog must be tied short.
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