It is bad preaching to deaf ears.
More German Proverbs:
Were I a hatter, men would come into the world without heads.German
Liberty is God's gift, liberties the devil's.
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Of what use is it that the cow gives plenty of milk, if she upset the pail.
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It is more painful to do nothing than something.
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Every labourer is worthy of his hire.
German
If I cannot move the powers above, Acheron itself shall be appealed to. [If fair means cannot, foul shall.]
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