7 French Proverbs about Misfortunes
All French Proverbs | Proverbs about Misfortunes1. Misfortunes are, in morals, what bitters are in medicine: each is at first disagreeable; but as the bitters act as corroborants to the stomach, so adversity chastens and ameliorates the disposition.
2. One has always strength enough to bear the misfortunes of one's friends.
3. Misfortunes never come single.
4. Misfortunes that can't be avoided must be sweetened.
5. Misfortunes, when asleep, are not to be awakened.
6. Misfortunes come on horseback and depart on foot.
7. People will ignore their misfortunes and their interests when they are in competition with their pleasures.
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