Never look for trouble. Don’t worry about something before it has happened.
Your fears may be groundless, for it may never happen.

> Mr King was driving his wife to the airport.

> ‘I’m terrified we shan’t get there in time,’ she said anxiously. ‘Supposing
the car breaks down or we skid into a lamp–post or run over a dog?’

> ‘For heaven’s sake stop worrying!’ he replied. ‘We’re all right so far,
aren’t we?’

> ‘Yes, but -‘

> ‘Then keep quiet and let me get on with the driving.’

> Mr King caught the plane.

##### See also:

* Don’t cross the bridge till you come to it
* Don’t cry before you are hurt
* Don’t meet trouble half-way
* Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof