2263 German Proverbs / Page 217
- 2161. Who knows nothing in his thirtieth year, is nothing in his fortieth, has nothing in his fiftieth; learns nothing, is nothing, and comes to nothing.
 - 2162. Who lends his lips to nought but blame, has in his heart no love of fame.
- 2163. Who lets another sit on his shoulder, will soon have him on his head.
- 2164. Who loves his work and knows to spare, may live and flourish anywhere.
- 2165. Who loves not women, wine, and song, remains a fool his whole life long.
- 2166. Who loves ugliness will not encounter beauty.
- 2167. Who makes his bed on the morrow; goes all day without sorrow.
- 2168. Who makes no promises, has none to perform.
- 2169. Who mocks his chains will not be free.
- 2170. Who neither believes heaven or hell, the devil heartily wishes him well.
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