Better sit beside him than in his place.
More Irish Proverbs:
Reputations last longer than lives.Irish
Never cast a clout till May be out.
Irish
Patience is poultice for all wounds.
Irish
We have a fine day more often than a kiln-cast.
Irish
He was never good since the time a yard made a coat for him.
Irish
It's hard to make a choice between two blind dogs.
Irish