Rather a single grape for me than a brace of figs for thee.
More French Proverbs:
A thing too much seen is little prized.French
Gluttony has killed more than the sword.
French
When the friar's beaten, then comes James.
French
The first step binds one to the second.
French
It is more difficult for beautiful women to stay chaste.
French
When thieves fall out the thefts are discovered.
French