2214 French Proverbs / Page 165
- 1641. 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.
 - 1642. The end crowns the work.
- 1643. The end justifies the means.
- 1644. The eye of the master fattens the steed.
- 1645. The false friend is like the shadow of a sun-dial.
- 1646. The fault is great in proportion to him who commits it.
- 1647. The first blow is as good as two.
- 1648. The first comer grinds first.
- 1649. The first half of life is spent in longing for the second, the second half in regretting the first.
- 1650. The first love letters are written with the eyes.
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