17 German Proverbs about Short
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Proverbs about Short1. 
A drink is shorter than a tale.
2. 
Long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past.
3. 
Politeness travels on short fares.
4. 
Short hair is soon brushed.
5. 
The more light a torch gives the shorter it lasts.
6. 
The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.
7. 
Truth gives a short answer, lies go round about.
8. 
Where the lion's skin falls short, borrow of the fox.
9. 
Who falls short in the head, must be long in the heels.
10. 
Barnaby bright, Barnaby bright, the longest day and the shortest night.
11. 
Short reckonings make long friends.
12. 
A hired horse and one's own spurs make short miles.
13. 
Lies have short legs.
14. 
Cheerful company shortens the journey.
15. 
Friendship with the French is like their wine; exquisite but short lived.
16. 
Most people like short prayers and long sausages.
17. 
The wise person has long ears and a short tongue.
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