He who builds on the public way, must let the people have their say.
More German Proverbs:
God forgives sinners, otherwise His heaven would be empty.German
The fox changes his skin, but keeps the rogue.
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Weeds want no sowing.
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It is good to swim near a boat.
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Greatness alone in not enough, or the cow would outrun the hare.
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Old people see best in the distance.
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