More French Proverbs
He who wishes to make a golden door drives a nail into it every day....
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He who passes a winter's day passes one of his mortal enemies....
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Every fool likes his bauble....
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A good gaper makes two gapers....
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It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off....
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Other Proverbs
A good word extinguishes more than a pailful of water....
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Take the will for the deed....
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Scratch an Englishman, find a seaman....
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Every mile in winter is two....
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A man can only die once....
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Who hears but one bell hears but one sound.
- French Proverb