More German Proverbs

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you... >>

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

Hunger is the best cook.... >>

To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience with it... >>

God sells knowledge for labour -- honour for risk... >>

Other Proverbs

One always returns to one's first love.... (French) >>

Cleanliness is next to godliness.... (Spanish) >>

From a thorn comes a rose, and from a rose comes a thorn... (Spanish) >>

Ask not after a good man's pedigree.... (Spanish) >>

An ass with her colt goes not straight to the mill.... (Spanish) >>

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

- German Proverb