One can’t hinder the wind from blowing.
More French Proverbs:
What was hard to endure is sweet to recall.French
A person is unlucky who falls on his back and breaks his nose.
French
He fishes on who catches one.
French
He fishes on who catches one.
French
A friend is known in time of need.
French
Misfortunes come on horseback and depart on foot.
French