It will not do to keep holidays before they come.
More French Proverbs:
When the woman wants something God quakes.French
He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.
French
He has not done who is beginning.
French
Gratitude is the least of virtues, but ingratitude the worst of vices.
French
Liberty has no crueler enemy than license.
French
Upbraiding makes a benefit an injury.
French