Who serves the mass is thanked by none, but cursed if aught left undone.
More French Proverbs:
A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.French
It is too late for the bird to scream when it is caught.
French
If you want to understand men, study women.
French
A little spark shines in the dark.
French
What is true is not always probable.
French
To wash an ass's head is but loss of time and soap. (To reprove a fool is but lost labour.)
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