German Proverbs on Business & Commerce (13 Proverbs)
Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Je (German Proverb)
Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Jews, else Christians would not practise usury. (German Proverb)
A huckster who cannot pass off mouse-turd for pepper, has not learned his trade. (German Proverb)
On poor people's beards the young barber learns his trade. (German Proverb)
Millers, tailors, and weavers are not hanged, or the trade would soon be extinct. (German Proverb)