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Deux avis valent mieux qu'un.

“Two opinions are worth more than one.”

Seeking counsel from others improves the quality of a decision.

— Traditional Jersey / Jèrriais Wisdom, Jersey

Source: Traditional Norman-French proverb, shared regional heritage of Jèrriais and the Channel Islands, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Jersey

Cœur vaillant se fait royaume.

“A valiant heart makes a kingdom.”

True greatness comes from courage and character, not from size or status; the official motto of Jersey.

Source: Official motto of the Bailiwick of Jersey, States of Jersey coat of arms

Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid.

“Little by little, the bird builds its nest.”

Great achievements are built gradually through small, patient efforts.

Source: Traditional Norman-French proverb, shared regional heritage of Jèrriais and the Channel Islands, public-domain oral tradition

Après la pluie, le beau temps.

“After the rain, comes the good weather.”

Difficult times are always followed by better ones; hardship does not last forever.

Source: Traditional Norman-French proverb, shared regional heritage of Jèrriais and the Channel Islands, public-domain oral tradition

Qui vivra verra.

“He who lives will see.”

Only time will reveal how things truly turn out.

Source: Traditional Norman-French proverb, shared regional heritage of Jèrriais and the Channel Islands, public-domain oral tradition

Tout vient à point à qui sait attendre.

“Everything comes in time to those who know how to wait.”

Patience is eventually rewarded.

Source: Traditional Norman-French proverb, shared regional heritage of Jèrriais and the Channel Islands, public-domain oral tradition

L'habit ne fait pas le moine.

“The habit does not make the monk.”

Outward appearance does not determine a person's true character.

Source: Traditional Norman-French proverb, shared regional heritage of Jèrriais and the Channel Islands, public-domain oral tradition