More German Proverbs

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

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

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

Fall seven times, stand up eight... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Between two Saturday's happen many marvels.... (Spanish) >>

He that hides can find.... (French) >>

Threatened men eat bread.... (Spanish) >>

A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense... (Chinese) >>

It is a wise son that knows his own father.... (Spanish) >>

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

- German Proverb