One time “here you are” is better than ten times “heaven help you.”
More German Proverbs:
Who comes unbidden departs unthanked.German
The fat is in the fire.
German
Never tickle the nose of a sleeping bear.
German
Love can do much, money can do all.
German
I will not bite any dog, says the shepherd's dog, for I must save my teeth for the wolf.
German
Short hair is soon brushed.
German