As the mistress, so the maid.
More German Proverbs:
Great trees give more shade than fruit.German
Who would be rich, must keep his soul under cover of his cash-box.
German
As princes fiddle, subjects must dance.
German
A man shows his character by what he laughs at.
German
Such as the man is, such will be his discourse.
German
Opportunity only knocks once.
German