Whoever rubs himself with garlic will not smell of cloves.
More French Proverbs:
Better a slip of the foot than of the tongue.French
He who caresses thee more than the occasion justifies, has either deceived thee or intends it.
French
Bees touch no fading flowers.
French
The wine given to your workmen is that for which you get the best paid.
French
A man who wants to drown his dog says he is mad.
French
He that takes too great a leap falls into the ditch.
French