Every wise man is afraid of a fool.
More French Proverbs:
Empty casks make the most noise.French
Empty sacks will never stand upright.
French
An ounce of favour goes further, or is worth more, than a pound of justice.
French
Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
French
He that would hang his dog, gives out first, that he is mad.
French
A woman's heart dries quicker than her tears.
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