More French Proverbs

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A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.... >>

Other Proverbs

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He does not a little who burns his house: he frightens the r... (Spanish) >>

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All things good to know are difficult to learn... (Greek) >>

Better go about than fall into the ditch.... (Spanish) >>

The balance in doing its office knows neither gold nor lead.

- French Proverb