One is rated by others as he rates himself.
More French Proverbs:
Trim my beard, and I will trim your top-knot.French
Speak little and well if you wish to be esteemed a person of merit.
French
When a man's friend marries, all is over between them.
French
The second blow makes the fray.
French
He is past preaching to who does not care to do well.
French
Whosoever draws his sword against the prince must throw the scabbard away.
French