There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.
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Search results for This proverb is widespread in German-speaking regions.
195 allegories found
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Come what come may, time and the hour runs through the roughest day.
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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
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Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.
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The empty vessel makes the loudest sound.
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They stumble that run fast.
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Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
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All's well that ends well.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
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