German Proverbs - page 3

"force me, and I shall commit no sin,” said the girl. (German Proverb)
Success to you! God speed the craft! as the hangman said to the judge. View proverb
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All freight lightens, said the skipper, when he threw his wife overboard. View proverb
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your words are fair,” said the wolf, "but I will not come into the village. View proverb
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'tis one beggar's woe, to see another by the door go. View proverb
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A bashful dog never fattens. View proverb
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"away with you, be a peddlar, a knave,” says the hangman to his man. View proverb
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I have had is a poor man. View proverb
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A bold onset is half the battle. View proverb
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A cat is a lion to mouse. View proverb
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A clean mouth and honest hand, will take a man through any land. (German Proverb)
A close mouth and open eyes never did any one harm. View proverb
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A danger foreseen is half avoided. View proverb
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Yorkshire born and Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm and weak in the head. View proverb
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You can't direct the wind, but you can adjust your sails. View proverb
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You cannot make a silk purse of a sow's ear. View proverb
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A doctor and a boor know more than a doctor alone. View proverb
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A fence makes love more keen. View proverb
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A fish should swim thrice: in water, in sauce, and in wine. View proverb
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A golden bit makes none the better horse. View proverb
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A good book praises itself. (German Proverb)
A good conscience is a soft pillow. View proverb
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Work makes free. View proverb
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Workmen are easier found than masters. View proverb
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A good name is a second inheritance. View proverb
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