The early bird catcheth the worm.
More French Proverbs:
Feather by feather the goose can be plucked.French
Empty casks make the most noise.
French
You can cage a bird but you can't make it sing.
French
Only great men may have great faults.
French
Quarrels do not last long if the wrong is only on one side.
French
When the miller is also the mayor, there are two thieves in one pair of trousers.
French