The doggie-variation of da famous "scope wid yer peepuhz before you jump in wid both feet" proverb, this advises all furry canines to carefully sniff/taste something for true safety/edibility before guzzling it down.
Fido with soap-bubbles fizzing out his nostrils Gee whillikerz --- I shoulda followed my mama's advice to "lick before you lap" --- I shoulda known that bucket was fulla used dishwater before I greedily stuck my thirsty snout into it!
Frank: Are you still available to help me out tomorrow?
Brian: Sorry dude, but my dad just asked me to go on a motorcycle trip tomorrow.
Frank: No problem bro, dads before lads!
Educate yourself before you start spewing crap on everyone. Make sure you actually know what are proclaiming before you try to get people to listen to you.
People RIOTING need to first try "education before proclamation" of thier reasons to "protest" BEFORE they loot and burn their own. Violece is not the answer for those who have educated themselves of the problems at hand. Get it right before you fight!