28 German Proverbs about People
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Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Jews, else Christians would not practise usury.2.
Good people live far asunder.3.
Good thongs may be cut out of other people's hides.4.
He who builds on the public way, must let the people have their say.5.
He who serves the people has a bad master.6.
If the wolf would cease his running, the people would cease their shouting.7.
Let people take and dogs bark.8.
Millers and bakers do not steal, people bring to them.9.
Old people see best in the distance.10.
On poor people's beards the young barber learns his trade.11.
Once is people's mouths, 'tis hard to get well out of them.12.
People often change and seldom for the better.13.
People show their character by what they laugh at.14.
Poor people's words go many to a sackful.15.
Rich people are everywhere at home.16.
The eyes believe themselves; the ears believe other people.17.
The people's voice is God's voice.18.
Who carries doubtful people to his house, will doubtless from his carriage something lose.19.
With nice appearance people want to be deceived.20.
The people's voice, God's voice.Proverbs about People
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