We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
More German Proverbs:
Sorrow does not pay any debts.German
When God says "today," the devil says "tomorrow."
German
When God says "today," the devil says "tomorrow."
German
People show their character by what they laugh at.
German
Even ill-natured cows give milk.
German
One bee is as good as a handful of flies.
German