Wolves lose their teeth, but not their memory.

Meaning: Even when weakened by age, enemies retain grudges and cunning, remaining dangerous through experience rather than strength.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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