Dutch, German Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
56 Dutch, German Proverbs
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“A burnt child dreads the fire.”
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“A cat may look at a king.”
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“A hired horse and one's own spurs make short miles.”
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“A hog in armor is still a hog.”
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“A honey tongue, a heart of gall.”
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“A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.”
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“A little too late is much too late.”
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“A word is enough to the wise.”
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“After meat comes mustard.”
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“After rain comes sunshine.”
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“An old coachman loves the crack of the whip.”
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“Better half an egg than empty shells.”
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“Birds of a feather flock together.”
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“Claw me and I'll claw thee.”
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“Dead dogs don't bite.”
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“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a
stinking savour.”
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“Don't buy a cat in a sack.”
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“Eagles do not breed doves.”
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“Eagles don't catch flies.”
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“East or west, home is best.”
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“East, west, home's best.”
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“God helps the strongest.”
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“Handsome apples are sometimes sour.”
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“Handsome is as handsome does.”
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“He who would cheat a peasant, must take one with him.”
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