The anvil is used to noise.
More German Proverbs:
He that marries for love has good nights, but sorry days.German
Success to you! God speed the craft! as the hangman said to the judge.
German
To know is easier than to do.
German
If you would have the lamp burn, you must pour oil into it.
German
Time brings roses.
German
The belly is a bad adviser.
German