The first in the boat has the choice of oars.
More Dutch Proverbs:
A man without money is like a ship without sails.Dutch
He that well considers the world, must own he has never seen a better.
Dutch
Let every one look to himself, and no one will be lost.
Dutch
Great wealth, great care.
Dutch
The rich have many friends.
Dutch
A cow-year, a sad year; a bull-year, a glad year.
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