He who wishes to make a golden door drives a nail into it every day.
More French Proverbs:
Too many doctors too few medicines.French
It is well to leave off playing when the game is at its best.
French
Better the second husband of a widow than the first.
French
Love expels jealousy.
French
Wine wears no mask.
French
He that stays in the valley will not get over the hill.
French