2263 German Proverbs / Page 90
- 891. If I am to be drowned, it shall be in clean water.
 - 892. If I canna do't by might, I'll do't by sleight.
- 893. If I cannot move the powers above, Acheron itself shall be appealed to.
- 894. If some men knew who some men were, then some would pay the more honour there.
- 895. If something happens to the master the servants will get his share too.
- 896. If the bitch were not in haste, she would not litter blind puppies.
- 897. If the brain sows not corn, it plants thistles.
- 898. If the eye does not want to see, neither light nor glasses will help.
- 899. If the landlady is fair, the wine is fair.
- 900. If the prince wants an apple, his servants take the tree.
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