At a little fountain one drinks at one’s ease.
More French Proverbs:
The city that negotiates is half conquered.French
Many a one suffers for what he can't help.
French
He who marries for love has good nights and bad days.
French
A drowning man clings to a blade of grass.
French
Rage avails less than courage.
French
Don't speak to the man at the helm.
French