More German Proverbs
Never rely on the glory of the morning or the smiles of your mother-in...
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God sells knowledge for labour -- honour for risk...
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One drink is just right; two is too many; three are too few...
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Who does not respect himself, will not be respected from others....
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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
That brings water to the mill....
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He that marries for wealth sells his liberty....
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Take the will for the deed....
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When the fields yield not, the saints have not....
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He who grasps at much holds fast little....
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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart
- German Proverb