More German Proverbs

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

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

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

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

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

Other Proverbs

Apples taste sweetest when they are going.... (Latin) >>

Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake... (English) >>

He that plants trees loves others besides himself.... (English) >>

Two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all.... (Spanish) >>

The lion is not so fierce as he is painted.... (Spanish) >>

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

- German Proverb