Vessels large may venture more, But little boats must keep near shore.
More French Proverbs:
He who waits for a dead man's shoes is in danger of going barefoot.French
It is only the bashful that lose.
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Where the wasp has passed the fly sticks fast.
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Nobility is nothing but ancient riches, and money is the world's idol.
French
He is not so much of a devil as he is black.
French
The gentle hawk mans herself.
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