2263 German Proverbs / Page 119
- 1181. Neutrals tread on eggs and break none.
 - 1182. Never fell oak at the very first stroke.
- 1183. Never fight an enemy whilst it is possible to cheat him.
- 1184. Never give advice unasked.
- 1185. Never give advice unless asked.
- 1186. Never give the skin when you can pay with the wool.
- 1187. Never grieve over spilt milk.
- 1188. Never listen to these three advisers: wine, the night, and love.
- 1189. Never murder a man who is about to commit suicide.
- 1190. Never seemed prison fair, or mistress foul.
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