Proverbs and old sayings German, page 88

2050 proverbs and old sayings german

He that peeps into every bush will hardly get into the wood.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Loving and singing are two things that should not be forced.

Proverbs and old sayings German about things

We hang little thieves, and take off our hats to great ones.

Proverbs and old sayings German about thieves

He who saves in little things, can be liberal in great ones.

Proverbs and old sayings German about things

When the jest is at its best, 'twill be well to let it rest.

Proverbs and old sayings German about rest

One man knocks in the nail, and another hangs his hat on it.

Proverbs and old sayings German about man

Tell me with whom you travel, and I'll tell you who you are.

Proverbs and old sayings German

The thief cannot find any tree that suits him for a gallows.

Proverbs and old sayings German about thieves

Take a horse to the knacker, and throw in bridle and saddle.

Proverbs and old sayings German

He who would make a golden door must add a nail to it daily.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Women and maidens must be praised, whether truly or falsely.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Early to rise and late to bed, lifts again the debtor's head.

Proverbs and old sayings German about heads

He who marries does well, but who remains single does better.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Water quenches the thirst but does not teach you how to sing.

Proverbs and old sayings German about water

Who makes his bed on the morrow; goes all day without sorrow.

Proverbs and old sayings German about sadness, day

He who is of on use to himself, is of no use to any one else.

Proverbs and old sayings German about use

When the wine runs to waste in the cellar, he mends the cask.

Proverbs and old sayings German about waste, wine

He is a fool and ever shall, Who writes his name upon a wall.

Proverbs and old sayings German about name

It is easier to guard against a bushel of fleas than a woman.

Proverbs and old sayings German about woman

One hour's sleep before midnight is better than two after it.

Proverbs and old sayings German about sleep