2263 German Proverbs / Page 64
1261.
Nothing weighs lighter than a promise.1262.
Nothing weights lighter than a promise.1263.
Nought is good for the eyes, but not for the stomach.1264.
Nought is never in danger.1265.
Nought needs no hiding-place.1266.
Nowhere are there more hiding places than in the heart.1267.
Nurenberg wit and a skilful hand, will find their way through every land.1268.
O foolish world, why are you scratching around in the dark?1269.
Of big words and feathers may go to the pound.1270.
Of war all can tattle, away from the battle.1271.
Of what use is it that the cow gives plenty of milk, if she upset the pail.1272.
Of words and feathers, it takes many to make a pound.1273.
Offend one monk, and the lappets of all cowls will flutter as far as Rome.1274.
Offenders never pardon.1275.
Office without pay makes thieves.1276.
Often shooting hits the mark.1277.
Old age is a disease that you die from.1278.
Old age is no protection against foolishness.1279.
Old birds are hard to pluck.1280.
Old churches have dark windows.