Every hare may pluck the dead lion’s mane.
More German Proverbs:
Safe over the bridge, one laughs at St. Nepomuck.
German
The dog rages at the stone, not at him that throws it.
German
He that pelts every barking dog, must pick up a great many stones.
German
No villain like the conscientious villain.
German
If you fail to practice your art, it will soon disappear.
German