More German Proverbs

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Who does not respect himself, will not be respected from others.... >>

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Other Proverbs

It is nothing, they are only thrashing my husband.... (Spanish) >>

Man cannot live by bread alone.... (American) >>

In the bagpiper's house they are all dancers.... (Spanish) >>

When a man is not used to breeches the seams gall him.... (Spanish) >>

Never ask pardon before you are accused.... (Spanish) >>

First food, then moral

- German Proverb