He who bestirs himself sucks up, he who lies still dries up.
More French Proverbs:
The eagle does not hunt flies.French
Where love sets the table food tastes at its best.
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The mule long keeps a kick in reserve for its master.
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Nothing is more easily blotted out than a good turn.
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A little man sometimes casts a long shadow.
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A good cause needs help.
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