German Proverbs
Sayings of German origin An excellent compilation of beautifully expressed wise short German proverbs & sayings from Germany that convey meaningful lessons drawn from life experiences. Buying is cheaper than asking. Brandy is as lead in the morning, silver at noon, and gold at night. Both noble and common blood are the same color. Boredom is the father of all sins. Birds of prey do not sing. Big trees cast more shadow than fruit. Between the anvil and the hammer. Better twice remembered than once forgotten. Better one living word than a hundred dead ones. Better no spoon than no soup. Better is better. Better ask twice than go wrong once. Better an empty purse than an empty head. Better a good hanging than a bad marriage. Better a good conscience without wisdom than wisdom without a good conscience. Better a friendly denial than unwilling compliance. Begin to weave and God will give the thread. Begged bread has a hard crust. Before God and the bus driver we ar...