This is a great quote originally in French:

Si tu as le vent dans les voiles, profites-en pour découvrir le monde; si le vent est absent, profites-en pour raviver ton navire.

which translates:

If you have the wind in your sails, use it to discover the world; and if the wind is not present, use it to revive your ship.

— Daniel Desbiens

Who is Daniel Desbiens?

Daniel Desbiens (born in 1954 in Chicoutimi) is a Quebec writer. He is particularly noteworthy for his many aphorisms and philosophical and social maxims. He was a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec and is a member of the Union of Writers and Writers of Quebec (UNEQ). One of his quotes: “Seeking the interest of the person who speaks to you and you will find the motive for his attitude and often a bitter disappointment.”

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Desbiens

Daniel Desbiens