The attack tames the beast.
More French Proverbs:
He that lets his fish escape, may cast his net often yet never catch it again.French
A man know's no more to any purpose than he practises.
French
A miserly father makes a prodigal man.
French
There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people.
French
The devil was so fond of his children that he plucked out their eyes.
French
A short mass and a long dinner.
French