German proverbs

Every beginning is hard, said the thief, when he began by stealing an anvil.

Truth is for the ears what smoke is for the eyes and vinegar for the tongue.

Write on one of the devil's horns, ""Good angel,"" and many will believe it.

Priestly knaves sweat hard at their meat, but never at work get into a heat.

Entreat him in jackass fashion; if he won't carry the sack, give him a whack.

A woman, a dog, and a walnut tree, the more you beat them the better they be.

Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.

If you have no money, turn placeman! as the court fool said to his sovereign.

Don't cry hurra! till your are over the hedge (till you are out of the wood).

Your words are fair, said the wolf, ""but I will not come into the village.""

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