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