“One does not change a winning team” (French: On ne change pas une équipe qui gagne) is one of the most widely used modern French proverbs. Unlike many ancient folk sayings, it emerged from the world of sports —especially football (soccer)— and later entered everyday language. The proverb expresses a simple but powerful idea: when a group, method, or arrangement is producing good results, changing it unnecessarily may do more harm than good. It teaches us that change is not always the answer. Sometimes, it's better to resist change.
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