Iron breaks the stone, fire melts iron, water extinguishes fire, the clouds drink up the water, a storm drives away the clouds, man withstands the storm, fear unmans man, wine dispels fear, sleep drives away wine, and death sweeps all away—even sleep. But Solomon the Wise says, Charity saves from death.
The dog sticks to you on account of the crumbs in your pocket.
The camel wanted to have horns, and they took away his ears.
The soldiers fight, and the kings are the heroes.
He in whose family there has been one hanged should not say to his neighbour, Pray hang this little fish up for me.
The cock and the owl both await the daylight. The light, says the cock, brings delight to me; but what are you waiting for?
When the thief has no opportunity for stealing, he considers himself an honest man.
If thy friends agree in calling thee an ass, go and get a halter round thee.
Fools are no proof.
One eats, another says grace.