With enough “ifs” we could put Paris into a bottle.
More French Proverbs:
He who rides on the giant's shoulders sees further than he who carries him.French
A man may bear till his back breaks.
French
To know a man well one must have eaten a bushel of salt with him.
French
A vicious dog must be tied short.
French
He is rich who is satisfied.
French
Stupidity is too often beauty's imperfection.
French