German proverb quotes are thought-provoking, memorable and inspiring. From views on society and politics to thoughts on love and life, German proverb has a lot to say. In this list we present the 33 best German proverb quotes, in no particular order. Let yourself get inspired!
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German proverb quotes
It’s the whole not the detail that matters.
— German proverb
God gives the nuts but he does not crack them.
— German proverb
Never give advice unless asked.
— German proverb
An old man loved is Winter with flowers.
— German proverb
Old birds are hard to pluck.
— German proverb
When a dove begins to associate with crows its feathers remain white but its heart grows black.
— German proverb
Whose bread I eat his song I sing.
— German proverb
Nothing in this world is permanent.
— German proverb
Great things are done more through courage than through wisdom.
— German proverb
To change and to improve are two different things.
— German proverb
Even the lion has to defend himself against flies.
— German proverb
Patience is a bitter plant but it has sweet fruit.
— German proverb
The best carpenters make the fewest chips.
— German proverb
The eyes believe themselves the ears believe other people.
— German proverb
The best brewer sometimes makes bad beer.
— German proverb
Contentment is worth more than riches.
— German proverb
A hedge between keeps friendship green.
— German proverb
Who begins too much accomplishes little.
— German proverb
Good things are not done in a hurry.
— German proverb
Charity looks at the need not at the cause.
— German proverb
Avarice hoards itself poor charity gives itself rich.
— German proverb
When the fox preaches look to your geese.
— German proverb
He who would rule must hear and be deaf see and be blind.
— German proverb
Weeping bride laughing wife laughing bride weeping wife.
— German proverb
Invalids live longest.
— German proverb
The morning has gold in its mouth.
— German proverb
Envy eats nothing but its own heart.
— German proverb
“But” is a fence over which few leap.
— German proverb
Who takes the child by the hand takes the mother by the heart.
— German proverb
Better silent than stupid.
— German proverb
Speech is silver silence is golden.
— German proverb
Truth has a handsome countenance but torn garments.
— German proverb
In time of war the devil makes more room in hell.
— German proverb
Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet.
— German proverb
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