There are fagots and fagots (all are not alike).
More French Proverbs:
The Germans carry their wit in their fingers.French
Most men employ the earlier part of their life to make the other miserable.
French
In youth, one has tears without grief; in age, grief without tears.
French
Too much water drowned the miller.
French
It is a stupid goose that listens to the fox preach.
French
Rich people never know who their friends are.
French