2263 German Proverbs / Page 8
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A ripe pear is more likely to fall in the shit than onto the clean ground.142.
A sack full of fleas is easier to watch than a woman.143.
A second woman has golden thighs.144.
A shroud has no pockets.145.
A single penny fairly got, is worth a thousand that are not.146.
A single stroke don't fell the oak.147.
A small gift is better than a great promise.148.
A smart witch can also dance without a broomstick.149.
A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the roof.150.
A teacher is better than two books.151.
A tear bedews my Delia's eye, From morn till dewy eve; But if you ask the reason why, She can't tell, I believe.152.
A thief seldom grows rich by thieving.153.
A thief who steals from a thief is not a thief.154.
A thing is not bad if well understood.155.
A truth that comes too early or too late is just like a lie.156.
A used plough shines, standing water stinks.157.
A wall between increases love.158.
A wise man, a strong man.159.
A woman and a glass are always in danger.160.
A woman and a stove may not leave the house.