The leaves fall before the tree dies.
More French Proverbs:
Some thinking to avenge their shame increase it.French
The will is taken for the deed.
French
He that is too much in haste, may stumble on a good road.
French
If you don't want to be deceived, then marry on February 30th.
French
Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak.
French
People take more pains to be damned than to be saved.
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