More French Proverbs

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After mischance every one is wise.... >>

A good tale is none the worse for being twice told.... >>

A person is unlucky who falls on his back and breaks his nose.... >>

A little absence does much good.... >>

Other Proverbs

Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatch... (Chinese) >>

The wolf does that in the course of the week which hinders h... (Spanish) >>

All do not beg for one saint.... (Spanish) >>

An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship.... (Spanish) >>

One stroke on the nail and a hundred on the horseshoe.... (Spanish) >>

'Twixt the cup and the lip there's many a slip.

- French Proverb