Here are some examples of German proverbs:
* Aller Anfang ist schwer. (Every beginning is hard.)
* Wer nicht arbeitet, der soll auch nicht essen. (He who does not work, shall not eat.)
* Man soll das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist. (You should strike the iron while it's hot.)
* Gut Ding will Weile haben. (Good things take time.)
* Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund. (The early bird gets the worm.)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to know about specific proverbs!