It is by forging that one becomes a blacksmith.
More French Proverbs:
Who looks not before finds himself behind.French
For a stubborn ass a stubborn driver.
French
Stolen waters are sweet.
French
It is good to beat a proud man when he is alone.
French
Don't snap your fingers at the dogs before you are out of the village.
French
Of little cloth but a short cloak.
French