He is not so much of a devil as he is black.
More French Proverbs:
To want to forget something is to remember it.French
He who has drunk will drink.
French
He, who more than he is worth doth spend, E'en makes a rope, his life to end.
French
Nothing stake, nothing draw.
French
Some sell and don't deliver.
French
Honour blossoms on the grave.
French