Qui se remue, Dieu l’adjue. God helps him who helps himself.
Qui se ressemble s’assemble. Like will to like.
Qui sert commun, nul ne le paye, et s’il défaut, chacun l’abbaye. Who serves the mass is thanked by none, but cursed if aught be left undone.
Qui se sent galeux, se gratte. Let him that itches scratch himself.
Qui se sent morveux, se mouche. Let him who feels he has a dirty nose wipe it.
Qui se tient à Paris, ne sera jamais pape. He who never budges from Paris will never be pope.
Qui s’excuse, s’accuse. He who excuses himself accuses himself.
Qui s’y frotte, s’y pique. No jesting with edged tools.
Qui terre a, guerre a. Whoso hath land hath war.
Qui tient la poële par la queue, il la tourne là où il veut. He who holds the handle of the frying-pan turns it as he pleases.