Schweiß spart Blut
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “sweat saves blood”. Sometimes falsely ascribed to Erwin Rommel. In fact, called an "old saying" already in 1915.[1]
Proverb[edit]
- (military or figurative) thorough training and preparation are worth the effort and help avoid grave damage
References[edit]
- ^ Lindenberg, Paul: Unter Habsburgs Fahnen gegen Italien, Bonz, 1915, p. 96.