He is a bad shot who cannot find an excuse.
More German Proverbs:
Intelligence is the best capital.German
One to-day is worth two to-morrows.
German
Two eyes, two ears, only one mouth.
German
A thief who steals from a thief is not a thief.
German
He who lies in the grave, is well lodged.
German
The unrighteous penny corrupts the righteous pound.
German