ABSTRACT
Swim, Swimmer A good swimmer is known only after the boat sinks. (Chinese) A good swimmer is not safe against drowning. (French) Don’t jump in the water if you can’t swim. (Jamaican) Either you sink or you swim. (Spanish) Good swimmers are drowned at last. (Italian) He may swim boldly who is held up by the chin. (French) It is easy to swim downstream. (Spanish) Never venture out of your depth till you can swim. (Unknown) The best swimmer is the first to drown himself. (Italian) ’Tis hard to swim against the stream. (German)
