A wicked man’s gift hath a touch of his master.
More French Proverbs:
Long talk makes short days.French
To scare a bird is not the way to catch it.
French
Muddied water does not reflect.
French
A dog with a docked tail is not afraid that its backside can be seen.
French
Who draws his sword against his prince must throw away his scabbard.
French
A party of two is that of God; of three of the king; of four is of the devil.
French