His door already has the hard part of the journey behind him.
More Icelandic Proverbs:
He who knows only few things, has little to forget.Icelandic
It is difficult to steal when the boss is a thief.
Icelandic
Useless wisdom is double foolishness.
Icelandic
When your neighbor's wall breaks, your own is in danger.
Icelandic
The more renowned woman often has fewer rings.
Icelandic