German Proverbs - page 14

Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. (German Proverb)
He who sleeps along keeps long cold, two soon warm each other. View proverb
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He that may not as he wad, maun do as he may. View proverb
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God gives, but man must open his hand. View proverb
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Could everything be done twice, everything would be done better. View proverb
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Better a friendly denial than an unwilling compliance. View proverb
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Suit yourself to the times. View proverb
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The devil is in the details. View proverb
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Forbidden fruit is sweet. View proverb
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He who borrows sells his freedom. View proverb
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Joy and sorrow are to-day and to-morrow. (German Proverb)
Love begins at home. View proverb
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Neck or nothing. View proverb
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Other towns, other lasses. View proverb
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Prudent men choose frugal wives. View proverb
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Revenge remains not unrevenged. View proverb
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High regions are never without storms. View proverb
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First look at home, then censure me. View proverb
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Gold may be bought too dear. View proverb
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Having is haying, come whence it may. View proverb
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Keep within compass and you may be sure, That you will not suffer what others endure. (German Proverb)
Make yourself an ass, and you'll have every man's sack on your shoulders. View proverb
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Little and often makes a heap in time. View proverb
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It's the whole, not the detail, that matters. View proverb
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Loving and singing are not to be forced. View proverb
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