You need to break the shell in order to have the almond.
More French Proverbs:
A jackfish does more than a letter of recommendation.French
When a man stops thinking he stops feeling.
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For a wise man a fool is a good advisor.
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When God sends flour the devil carries off the sack.
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After the act wishing is in vain.
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Eat bread at pleasure, drink wine by measure.
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