More German Proverbs

Hunger is the best cook.... >>

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

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

God sells knowledge for labour -- honour for risk... >>

He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remain... >>

Other Proverbs

Be Prepare... (Latin) >>

A man well mounted is always proud.... (French) >>

God gave teeth; He will give bread... (Latin) >>

A sin concealed is half pardoned (meaning when care is taken... (French) >>

He who would rule must hear and be deaf, see and be blind... (Persian) >>

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

- German Proverb