Never trust to another what you should do yourself.
More German Proverbs:
Plants oft removed never thrive.German
When blind leads the blind, both fall into the ditch.
German
He struck at Tib, but down fell Tim.
German
Much taste, much waste.
German
There come just as many calf-skins as cow-skins to market.
German
Rich gamblers and old trumpeters are rare.
German