It is good keeping his clothes who is going to swim.
Meaning: Prudent preparation prevents loss; secure your valuables before undertaking risky ventures.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
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