A sparrow in the hand is better than a crane on the wing.
More French Proverbs:
He who goes everywhere gains everywhere.French
He is the wisest man who does not think himself so.
French
At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.
French
If the fire does not burn you the smoke will blacken you.
French
What a neighbor gets is not lost.
French
Better the foot slip than the tongue.
French