One man may steal a horse while another may not look over the hedge.
More German Proverbs:
He is a bad shot who cannot find an excuse.German
The best of the mill is that the sacks can't speak.
German
A cat may look at a king.
German
Who neither believes heaven or hell, the devil heartily wishes him well.
German
He who won't be advised, can't be helped.
German
Tis one beggar's woe, to see another by the door go.
German