The bridge between joy and sorrow is not long. Confidence begets confidence.
More German Proverbs:
He who would make a golden door must add a nail to it daily.German
Every one is wise after the event.
German
What's the use of putting honey in an ass's mouth.
German
Those bosoms can be sold cheapest which are stolen ready made.
German
Truth makes the tongue smart.
German
With houses and gold, men are rarely bold.
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