The misery is that you have to ruin your day with work.
More German Proverbs:
One bird in the dish is better than a hundred in the air.German
Take a horse to the knacker, and throw in bridle and saddle.
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Fir and water are good servants, but bad masters.
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A golden hammer breaks an iron gate.
German
The more noble, the more humble.
German
He who starts singing too high will never finish the song.
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