German Proverbs

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Even a lion has to defend himself against flies.
— German proverb

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Better a friendly refusan than an unwilling promise.
— German proverb

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Old birds are hard to pluck.
— German proverb

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One has only to die to be praised.
— German proverb

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What's the use of running if you're not on the right road?
— German proverb

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He who is afraid of doing too much always does too little.
— German proverb

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Affection is a bad advisor.
— German proverb

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Mules are always boasting that their ancestors are horses.
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The apple does not fall far from the tree.
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Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.
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