Most people like short prayers and long sausages.
More German Proverbs:
Every one counts for as much as he has.German
He struck at Tib, but down fell Tim.
German
Ox, keep to your grass.
German
Nothing should be done in haste but gripping a flea.
German
Give up the smallest part of a secret, and the rest is no longer in your power.
German
He who gives, must take.
German