2263 German Proverbs / Page 102
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What's the good of a sun-dial in the shade?2022.
What's the use of putting honey in an ass's mouth.2023.
Whatever is given to the poor, is laid out of the reach of fortune.2024.
Whatever is to be a hook, bends early.2025.
Whatever is to be a nettle, burns early.2026.
Whatever you save is also earned.2027.
When a dove begins to associate with crows its feathers remain white but its heart grows black.2028.
When a dove begins to fly with crows, its feathers remain white but its heart grows black.2029.
When a man is down, everybody runs over him.2030.
When a man is rich, he begins to save.2031.
When a thing is done, make the best of it.2032.
When Adam delved, and Eve span, where was then the gentleman?2033.
When all candles be out, all cats be gray.2034.
When all fruit fails, welcome haws.2035.
When all men say you are an ass, it is high time to bray.2036.
When an old dog barks, look out.2037.
When an old man marries, death laughs.2038.
When blind leads the blind, both fall into the ditch.2039.
When Christ was along, the devil tempted him.2040.
When David grew old he sang pious psalms.