A man is valued according to his own estimate of himself. (French Proverb)
When a man begins to reason, he ceases to feel. (French Proverb)
It is in vain for a man to rise early who has the repute of lying in bed all the morning. (French Proverb)
The Emperor of Germany is the king of kings, the King of Spain king of men, the King of France king of asses, the King of England king of devils. (French Proverb)