Old people see best in the distance.
More German Proverbs:
Cold hand, a warm heart.German
Better an honest enemy than a false friend.
German
If I am seen I am joking; if I am not seen I steal.
German
The ass loaded with gold still eats thistles.
German
There is an exception to every rule.
German
Neighbour once over the hedge, neighbour over it again.
German