Misfortunes never come alone

Meaning: Troubles compound—when one disaster strikes, others typically follow in succession.

Origin: English proverb.

Translations

French: Un malheur ne vient jamais seul (literally: Misfortunes never come single)

Never change a running system — Functional systems risk dysfunction when modified without pressing necessity.
No time like the present — Delaying action until tomorrow squanders today's opportunities and capacity to accomplish…
One's time is one's own — (uncommon) A time when one's work or efforts in a certain setting are free from constant…
The Internet never forgets — Digital actions persist permanently; careless words or images posted online create lastin…
There's a first time for everything — It is wise to try different sorts of things or experiences that one is unaccustomed to or…
Third time's the charm — Persistence through repeated attempts eventually succeeds where earlier tries failed.

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