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German Proverbs

15 German proverbs

Fall seven times, stand up eight

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First food, then moral

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God sells knowledge for labour -- honour for risk

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He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever

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He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man.

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Hunger is the best cook.

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Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.

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Never rely on the glory of the morning or the smiles of your mother-in-law

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One drink is just right; two is too many; three are too few

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The loveliest of faces are to be seen by moonlight, when one sees half with the eye and half with the fancy

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The woman cries before the wedding and the man after

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To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience with it

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When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you

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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart

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Who does not respect himself, will not be respected from others.

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