Often shooting hits the mark.
More German Proverbs:
He who follows the crowd has many companions.German
Abroad to see wonders the traveller goes, And neglects the fine things which lie under his nose.
German
Buy your neighbour's ox, and woo your neighbour's daughter.
German
Priests should not prate out of the confessional.
German
Wine makes secrets float to the surface.
German
One enemy can harm you more than a hundred friends can do you good.
German