Pray, pray very much; but beware of telling God what you want.
More French Proverbs:
Nothing is more easily blotted out than a good turn.French
It is good to beat a proud man when he is alone.
French
No fine clothes can hide the clown.
French
Every man to his taste.
French
Bad news has wings.
French
A fool's tongue is long enough to cut his own throat.
French