2263 German Proverbs / Page 83
1641.
The eyes believe themselves; the ears believe other people.1642.
The fairer the hostess, the heavier the reckoning.1643.
The farthest way about is the nearest way home.1644.
The fast faggot is not easily broken.1645.
The fat is in the fire.1646.
The fatter the flea, the leaner the dog.1647.
The fault of another is a good teacher.1648.
The fewer the words, the better the prayer.1649.
The fingers of the housewife do more than a yoke of oxen.1650.
The fish lead a pleasant life, they drink when they like.1651.
The fox changes his skin, but keeps the rogue.1652.
The fox does not prey near his hole.1653.
The fuller the cask, the duller its sound.1654.
The fun is in the search, not the finding.1655.
The furthest way about is the nearest way home.1656.
The gold of the new world has ruined the old one.1657.
The greatest conqueror is he who conquers himself.1658.
The greatest step is out of doors.1659.
The greatest step is out the door.1660.
The greatest things are done by the help of small ones.