Weaving a net is better than praying for fish at the edge of the water

Similar sayings:

Don’t stand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net Don’t stand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net
Seeking fish? Don’t dive in the pond; go home and get a net Seeking fish? Don’t dive in the pond; go home and get a net
Rein in the horse at the edge of the cliff Rein in the horse at the edge of the cliff
Man fools himself He prays for a long life and he fears old age Man fools himself He prays for a long life and he fears old age
Looking for fish? Don’t climb a tree Looking for fish? Don’t climb a tree

Chinese sayings and proverbs