Poverty is not a vice.
More French Proverbs:
He that parts with his property before his death prepares himself for much suffering.French
Don't snap your fingers at the dogs before you are out of the village.
French
You cannot be very smart if you have never done anything foolish.
French
A great fortune in the hands of a fool is a great misfortune.
French
One has always strength enough to bear the misfortunes of one's friends.
French
Snivelling folks always want to wipe other folks' noses.
French