There is no spite like that of a proud beggar.
More French Proverbs:
The churl knows not the worth of spurs.French
The dog gets into the mill under cover of the ass.
French
The arguments of the strongest have always the most weight.
French
No one is expected to achieve the impossible.
French
Men count up the faults of those who keep them waiting.
French
Save a thief from the gallows and he will cut your throat.
French