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.