When a cow is lost it is something to recover its tail, were it only to make a handle for one's door. (French Proverb)

When a cow is lost it is something to recover its tail, were it only to make a handle for one's door.

French Proverb

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The ass does not know the worth of this tail till he has lost it. View proverb
Italian Proverb
The ass does not know the value of his tail till he has lost it. View proverb
Portuguese Proverb
It is idle to swallow the cow and choke on the tail. View proverb
Romanian Proverb
The day will come when the cow will have use for her tail. View proverb
Irish Proverb
He who recovers but the tail of his cow does not lose all. View proverb
French Proverb