2263 German Proverbs / Page 60
1181.
Neutrals tread on eggs and break none.1182.
Never fell oak at the very first stroke.1183.
Never fight an enemy whilst it is possible to cheat him.1184.
Never give advice unasked.1185.
Never give advice unless asked.1186.
Never give the skin when you can pay with the wool.1187.
Never grieve over spilt milk.1188.
Never listen to these three advisers: wine, the night, and love.1189.
Never murder a man who is about to commit suicide.1190.
Never seemed prison fair, or mistress foul.1191.
Never speak of a rope in the house of one who was hanged.1192.
Never tickle the nose of a sleeping bear.1193.
Never to forsake your ideals is better than dreaming of great things.1194.
Never trust to another what you should do yourself.1195.
New brooms sweep clean.1196.
New churches and new taverns are seldom empty.1197.
New come, welcome.1198.
New doctor, new churchyard.1199.
New laws, new roguery.1200.
New songs are eagerly sung.