Schweiß spart Blut
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.