He who makes himself honey, will be eaten by the flies.
More German Proverbs:
A mistake is no fraud.German
He that may not as he wad, maun do as he may.
German
Never to forsake your ideals is better than dreaming of great things.
German
Abroad to see wonders the traveller goes, And neglects the fine things which lie under his nose.
German
Lazybones take all day to get started.
German
Beauty is the eye's food but the soul's sorrow.
German