Proverbs and old sayings, page 999

43575 proverbs and old sayings

Every one basteth the fat hog, while the lean one burneth.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Happy is the one who forgets that which cannot be changed.

Proverbs and old sayings German about happiness

God forgives sinners, otherwise His heaven would be empty.

Proverbs and old sayings German about god

There are no bad beers; some kinds are better than others.

Proverbs and old sayings German about bad luck, bad

He who has the Pope for his cousin may soon be a Cardinal.

Proverbs and old sayings German

The eyes believe themselves the ears believe other people.

Proverbs and old sayings German about faith, eyes, people

He who would rule must hear and be deaf, see and be blind.

Proverbs and old sayings German about rules, blind

He who has to do with foxes must look after his hen-roost.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Do not despise an insignificant enemy, nor a slight wound.

Proverbs and old sayings German about enemies

Every one thinks that all the bells echo his own thoughts.

Proverbs and old sayings German

On poor people's beards the young barber learns his trade.

Proverbs and old sayings German about commerce, people

Scratching and borrowing do well enough, but not for long.

Proverbs and old sayings German

They must be strong legs that can support prosperous days.

Proverbs and old sayings German about day

Don't throw away your dirty water till you have got clean.

Proverbs and old sayings German about water, contentment

Don't throw away your old shoes until you have a new pair.

Proverbs and old sayings German about old, olderness, contentment

To remain young while growing old is the highest blessing.

Proverbs and old sayings German about old, olderness

He who would the daughter win, with the mother must begin.

Proverbs and old sayings German about mother

Don't learn too much, Jack, else you must do a great deal.

Proverbs and old sayings German about contentment

He who starts singing too high will never finish the song.

Proverbs and old sayings German about end

A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the roof.

Proverbs and old sayings German