He that will get the better of a fox must rise early.
More French Proverbs:
The night brings counsel.French
A man who wants to drown his dog says he is mad.
French
A woman laughs when she can, and weeps when she pleases.
French
He flays enough who holds the foot.
French
Follow the river and you will reach the sea.
French
No dish pleases all palates alike.
French