He who is born to misfortunate stumbles as he goes, and though he fall on his back will fracture his nose.
More German Proverbs:
Love without return is like a question without an answer.German
Begged bread has a hard crust.
German
For the upright there are no laws.
German
The king cannot rule as he wishes.
German
Open hand makes open hand.
German
Little fishes make the pike big.
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