There’s no making apples of plums.
More German Proverbs:
A truth that comes too early or too late is just like a lie.German
Trusting too much to others has been the ruin of many.
German
Soldiers must be well paid, and well hanged.
German
Of what use is it that the cow gives plenty of milk, if she upset the pail.
German
Of what use is it that the cow gives plenty of milk, if she upset the pail.
German
Even the devil's grandmother was a nice girl when she was young.
German