He who sees leather cut asks for a thong.
More French Proverbs:
The interested friend is a swallow on the roof. (Prepared to leave at the approach of winter.)French
There never was a looking-glass that told a woman she was ugly.
French
Where there is no sore there needs no plaister.
French
A cake eaten in peace, is worth two in trouble.
French
It is easier to get away from the back than the bottom.
French
What the gauntlet wins the gorget consumes.
French