A ripe pear is more likely to fall in the shit than onto the clean ground.
More German Proverbs:
Be not ashamed of your craft.German
Between a woman's "Yes" and "No" there is no room for the point of a needle.
German
A wall between increases love.
German
A hug a day keeps the demons at bay.
German
With houses and gold, men are rarely bold.
German
Cheerful company shortens the journey.
German