Name: ZakGT Host App
Author: ZakGT

Lügen haben kurze Beine.

“Lies have short legs.”

A lie cannot travel far or last long before it is found out.

— Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom, Liechtenstein

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

More about Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom →·More Proverbs from Liechtenstein →

More Proverbs from Liechtenstein

Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.

“The apple does not fall far from the tree.”

Children tend to resemble their parents in character and behavior.

Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

Was du heute kannst besorgen, das verschiebe nicht auf morgen.

“What you can take care of today, do not put off until tomorrow.”

Delaying necessary tasks only makes them harder to finish.

Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund.

“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”

Starting the day early brings the greatest advantage and reward.

Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

Übung macht den Meister.

“Practice makes the master.”

Skill and mastery are built through repeated effort, not talent alone.

Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten.

“He who laughs last, laughs best.”

A final, unexpected success outweighs any earlier setback or mockery.

Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

Aller Anfang ist schwer.

“All beginnings are hard.”

Starting something new is always the most difficult part of the process.

Traditional Liechtenstein Wisdom

Source: Traditional Alemannic/German-speaking proverb, shared regional heritage of Liechtenstein and the German-speaking Alpine region, public-domain oral tradition

🏠 ZakGT Home