More German Proverbs

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.... >>

Fall seven times, stand up eight... >>

Never rely on the glory of the morning or the smiles of your mother-in... >>

He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remain... >>

He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man.... >>

Other Proverbs

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.... (Unknown) >>

Long a widow weds with shame.... (English) >>

Many a true word is spoken in jest.... (English) >>

Nothing to be got without pains but poverty.... (French) >>

For a stubborn ass a stubborn driver.... (French) >>

The loveliest of faces are to be seen by moonlight, when one sees half with the eye and half with the fancy

- German Proverb