2263 German Proverbs / Page 109
2161.
Who knows nothing in his thirtieth year, is nothing in his fortieth, has nothing in his fiftieth; learns nothing, is nothing, and comes to nothing.2162.
Who lends his lips to nought but blame, has in his heart no love of fame.2163.
Who lets another sit on his shoulder, will soon have him on his head.2164.
Who loves his work and knows to spare, may live and flourish anywhere.2165.
Who loves not women, wine, and song, remains a fool his whole life long.2166.
Who loves ugliness will not encounter beauty.2167.
Who makes his bed on the morrow; goes all day without sorrow.2168.
Who makes no promises, has none to perform.2169.
Who mocks his chains will not be free.2170.
Who neither believes heaven or hell, the devil heartily wishes him well.2171.
Who readily borrows, readily lies.2172.
Who receives, should thank; who gives, should be silent.2173.
Who refuses to submit to justice, must not complain of oppression.2174.
Who rides slow, must saddle betimes.2175.
Who says little has little to answer for.2176.
Who seeks adventures finds blows.2177.
Who so deaf as he that will not hear.2178.
Who speaks ill of others to you will speak ill of you to others.2179.
Who stands bail for someone is being teased by the devil.2180.
Who steals a calf, steals a cow.