Words are good, but fowls lay eggs.
More German Proverbs:
Necessity unites hearts.German
The fatter the flea, the leaner the dog.
German
What should a cow do with a nutmeg?
German
Marry in May, rue for aye.
German
Love, fire, a cough, the itch, and gout are not to be concealed.
German
If bad luck is asleep you must not awaken it.
German