A giant among the pigmies.
More French Proverbs:
He never was a friend who has ceased to be one.French
A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.
French
Naught must disturb a man of worth at dinner.
French
Liars need good memories.
French
The shovel scouts the poker.
French
There is many a slip twixt cup and lip.
French