He struck at Tib, but down fell Tim.
More German Proverbs:
He who is quick at borrowing, is slow in paying.German
It is good to sleep in a whole skin.
German
He who always thinks it is too soon, is sure to come too late.
German
Another man's horse and your own spurs outrun the wind.
German
Truth gives a short answer, lies go round about.
German
Fortune and women are partial to fools.
German