He that may not as he wad, maun do as he may.
More German Proverbs:
He who serves the people has a bad master.German
He who serves the people has a bad master.
German
Who demands justice, must administer justice.
German
When the sow is satisfied she throws the trough away.
German
Who cannot sing, may whistle.
German
Old thieves make good jailers.
German