German proverbs

When God says today, the devil says tomorrow.

Faith • Religion • Spirituality

To whom God gives an office he gives understanding also.

Faith • Leadership • Wisdom

Hunger makes raw beans sweet.

Food • Hunger • Survival

The forest has ears, the field has eyes.

Awareness • Nature • Perception

Old crows are hard to catch.

Age • Animals • Difficulties

Never give advice unasked.

Advice • Communication • Etiquette

Report makes the wolf bigger than he is.

Deception

Be silent, or say something that is better than silence.

Communication • Silence • Wisdom

One today is worth ten tomorrows.

Motivational • Productivity • Time

A good bone never falls to a good dog.

Animals • Pets • Responsibility

Love your neighbor, but do not pull down the hedge.

Love • Neighbors • Respect

Let the guest go before the storm bursts.

Crisis • Hospitality

Every mother's child is handsome.

Beauty • Children • Family

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

Culture • Language • Nation