One bad general is better than two good ones.
More French Proverbs:
Misfortune upon misfortune is not wholesome.French
One may as well be well beaten as badly beaten.
French
When the furze is in bloom, my love's in tune.
French
He who threatens is afraid.
French
He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.
French
Where the goat is tied she must browse.
French