Talking is easier than doing, and promising than performing.
More German Proverbs:
Truth gives a short answer, lies go round about.German
Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.
German
He who undertakes to be his own teacher has a fool for a pupil.
German
If you heat an empty pot it bursts.
German
Priests and women never forget.
German
Intemperance is the doctor's wet-nurse.
German