More German Proverbs
Who does not respect himself, will not be respected from others....
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Hunger is the best cook....
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He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remain...
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God sells knowledge for labour -- honour for risk...
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Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere....
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Other Proverbs
That brings water to the mill....
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The fist loss is the best....
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All things good to know are difficult to learn...
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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung....
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Every man is the son of his own works....
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Never rely on the glory of the morning or the smiles of your mother-in-law
- German Proverb