After shaving there is nothing to shear.
More French Proverbs:
It's a big wind that blows on small doors.French
Hatred watches while friendship sleeps.
French
He expects that larks will fall ready roasted into his mouth.
French
Mastiff never liked greyhound.
French
A little leaven leavens a great mass.
French
Man is preceded by forest and followed by desert.
French