German proverbs

He who dies for the truth finds holy ground everywhere for his grave.

Everybody must wear out one pair of fool's shoes, if he wear no more.

I will not change a cottage in possession for a kingdom in reversion.

Samson was a strong man, but he could not pay money before he had it.

If the eye does not want to see, neither light nor glasses will help.

Hares are caught with hounds, fools with praise, and women with gold.

Wine upon beer is very good cheer; beer upon wine consider with fear.

Never to forsake your ideals is better than dreaming of great things.

Who lets another sit on his shoulder, will soon have him on his head.

Experience is the teacher of jesters and the intelligence of the wise.

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