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A drink is shorter than a tale.

Proverbs and old sayings German about fairy tales, drinking

Politeness travels on short fares.

Proverbs and old sayings German about politeness

Cheerful company shortens the journey.

Proverbs and old sayings German about companies

The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.

Proverbs and old sayings German about man

Truth gives a short answer, lies go round about.

Proverbs and old sayings German about truth

The wise person has long ears and a short tongue.

Proverbs and old sayings German about people

Most people like short prayers and long sausages.

Proverbs and old sayings German about people

Long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past.

Proverbs and old sayings German about past

The more light a torch gives the shorter it lasts.

Proverbs and old sayings German about light

Where the lion's skin falls short, borrow of the fox.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Who falls short in the head, must be long in the heels.

Proverbs and old sayings German about heads

Even the elephant can fan off flies with its short tail.

Proverbs and old sayings Afghan

Leadership shortens life.

Proverbs and old sayings about leadership, life

The day is short and work lasts a long time.

Proverbs and old sayings about work, time, day

Long hair, short wit.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

Long sausage and short sermon are good.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about good, good luck

If your sword is short, add one step to it.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

Scrapes you short man, and you will also have.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about man

Come a little closer when your sword is too short.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

A short visit is best and that not too often.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish