“Old is oldest.”

What doesn’t kill, hardens.

When it rains manna from heaven, the poor one does not have a spoon.

Let the food silence the mouth.

In the calmest waters swim the ugliest fish.

Don’t praise the day before the sun has set.

The donkey is known by his ears, the fool by his words.

Patience is the art of hoping.

After the rain the grass will grow; after wine, conversation.

The road to hell is lined with good resolutions.

One should not add oil to the fire.

A clean conscience is the best pillow.

A soft answer calms the wrath.

Shortcuts are often ’longcuts’.

Nothing is new under the sun.

If you marry money the devil lays an egg in your storeroom.

Angry cats get scratched skin.