Those in a high position can be seen from far away.
More German Proverbs:
When the pear is ripe, it falls.German
Many a good cow has a bad calf.
German
One to-day is better than ten to-morrows.
German
High regions are never without storms.
German
The more light a torch gives the shorter it lasts.
German
Dear physic always does good, if not to the patient, at least to the apothecary.
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