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

Star

If the stars were loaves, many persons would sleep out of doors.Wolofs (Africa).

He that looks for a star puts out his candle.

No one sees what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.Cicero.

One may point at a star but not pull at it.

Some persons take more trouble looking for pins than they would for stars.Punch.

Stars are not seen by sunshine.