More German Proverbs
Hunger is the best cook....
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One drink is just right; two is too many; three are too few...
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When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you...
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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 remain...
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Other Proverbs
Be Prepare...
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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...
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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