When God gives hard bread he gives sharp teeth. (German Proverb)
A foreign language is more easily learned in the kitchen than at school. (German Proverb)
Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Je (German Proverb)
Love your neighbour, but don't pull down the fence. (German Proverb)
The road to ruin is paved with good intentions. (German Proverb)