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

Looker-on

He who looks on has two-thirds of the game.Italian.

He who looks on knows more of the game than he who plays.German.

Lookers-on may be better judges of the game than players.Chinese.

Lookers-on see more than players.

Of the two lookers-on one is sure to become a player.French.

The man on the dyke is always the best hurler.Munster.

To the looker-on no work is too hard.German.