Plants oft removed never thrive.
More German Proverbs:
Heaven protects children, sailors, and drunken men.German
When Christ was along, the devil tempted him.
German
The dog that starts the hare is as good as the one that catches it.
German
With one foot in the grave.
German
A close mouth and open eyes never did any one harm.
German
He who would the daughter win, with the mother must begin.
German