The second blow makes the fray.
More French Proverbs:
The most lasting monuments are doubtless paper-monuments.French
One candle for St. Michael, and another for his devil.
French
He that stays in the valley will not get over the hill.
French
Everybody has a hump when he stoops.
French
Every dog is valiant in his own kennel.
French
There is no love without jealousy.
French