The greatest step is out the door.
More German Proverbs:
Even the best hack stumbles once.German
He who ploughs with young oxen, makes crooked furrows.
German
Every one thinks that all the bells echo his own thoughts.
German
No one can complain of the sea who twice suffers shipwreck.
German
To advise is not to compel.
German
He who wants a fire must be able to bear smoke.
German