Who falls short in the head, must be long in the heels.
More German Proverbs:
Whatever is given to the poor, is laid out of the reach of fortune.German
What you give, is written in sand; what you take, with an iron hand.
German
Dogs that bark much don't bite.
German
Dogs that bark much don't bite.
German
The silent dog is the first to bite.
German
Man loves but once.
German