The nearer the church the farther from God.
More German Proverbs:
A hedge between keeps a friendship green.German
The handsomest snuffs the candle.
German
Pray as though no work could help, and work as though no prayer could help.
German
Forgive thyself nothing and others much.
German
Neutrals tread on eggs and break none.
German
The bait tastes first the fish.
German