2263 German Proverbs / Page 48
941.
In old houses many mice, in old furs many lice.942.
In the evening one may praise the day.943.
In the land of the cripple everyone thinks he walks straight.944.
In the looking-glass we see our form, in wine the heart.945.
In the morning of life, work; in the mid day give council; in the evening, pray.946.
In the visible church the true Christians are invisible.947.
In time of war the devil makes more room in hell.948.
In times of emergency the devil eats flies.949.
In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is strength. In water there is bacteria.950.
Industry is the parent of fortune.951.
Ingratitude is the world's reward.952.
Ingratitude sickens benevolence.953.
Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses.954.
Intelligence is the best capital.955.
Intemperance is the doctor's wet-nurse.956.
Invalids live longest.957.
It hasn't doesn't necessarily mean "it won't."958.
It is a bad hen that lays in neighbour's houses.959.
It is a bad horse that does not earn his fodder.960.
It is a bad well into which one must put water.