German Language, Proverbs, Quotes and Sayings

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Kümmere Dich nicht um ungelegte Eier.

Literal translation: “Don’t worry about eggs that haven’t been laid yet.”

This one is a little bit like “don’t count your chickens before they hatch”. However, while the English version asks us not to rely on means which we do not possess at this time, the German equivalent expresses the futility of worrying about things that haven’t come to pass yet and never might. It is energy that is much better spent productively.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BystD6y2oO8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGTTfa_sTlE
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4T36D-cTQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbuWmQzLw60
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29/01/2017

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Wer rastet, der rostet.

Literal translation: “He who rests grows rusty.”

This saying states that in order to improve your skills, you have to continuously work on them. It also warns that if you want to achieve anything, the most important thing is to take action. Too many undertakings never get accomplished and die because of lacking follow-through. So get off your behind before it gets rusty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BystD6y2oO8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGTTfa_sTlE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BsYwo0nHRA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4T36D-cTQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbuWmQzLw60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lapMyap2Jk