Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Standing

He that stands may fall.Italian.

He that stands upon a slippery place,
Makes nice of no vile hold to stay him up.Shakespeare.

He who stands high is seen from afar.Danish.

He who stands near a wood-cutter is likely to be hit by a splinter.Danish.

Who moves picks up, who stands dries up.Italian.