The higher the monkey climbs the more he shows his tail.
More German Proverbs:
They need much, whom nothing will contentGerman
Where gold avails, argument fails.
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Never give the skin when you can pay with the wool.
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If some men knew who some men were, then some would pay the more honour there.
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To remain young while growing old is the highest blessing.
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Promises don't fill the belly.
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