2263 German Proverbs / Page 14
261. Asses that bray most eat least.
262. At court there are many hands, but few hearts.
263. At evening the sluggard is busy.
264. At night all cats are grey.
265. Avarice hoards itself poor; charity gives itself rich.
266. Away from the battle all are soldiers.
267. Bacchus hath drowned more men than Neptune.
268. Bad bird, bad egg.
269. Bad eyes never see any good.
270. Bad money always comes back.
271. Bad money drives out good.
272. Bad tidings always come too soon.
273. Bad ware must be cried up.
274. Bargains are costly.
275. Barking dogs don't bite.
276. Barking dogs seldom bite.
277. Barnaby bright, Barnaby bright, the longest day and the shortest night.
278. Barren corn makes bitter bread.
279. Be as you would seem to be.
280. Be not ashamed of your craft.