All things are difficult before they are easy.
More Italian Proverbs:
Anyone who is satisfied to stand still should not complain when others pass him.Italian
To promise and give nothing is comfort for a fool.
Italian
He who knows little knows enough if he knows how to hold is tongue.
Italian
There's no making the ass drink when his is not thirsty.
Italian
Argus at home, a mole abroad.
Italian
Vices are learned without a master.
Italian