Famous Proverbs
2278 Proverbs about German / Page 146
1451.
When shepherds quarrel, the wolf has a winning game.1452.
When silent men speak they speak to the purpose.1453.
When sorrow is asleep wake it not.1454.
When the calf is stolen, the peasant mends the stall.1455.
When the dog is awake, the shepherd may sleep.1456.
When the fox wants to catch geese, he wags his tail.1457.
When the guest is in most favour, he will do well to quit.1458.
When the hen had laid an egg she cackles.1459.
When the horse dies, dismount.1460.
When the jest is at its best, 'twill be well to let it rest.