He who holds the ladder is as bad as the thief.
German Proverb

He who would rule must hear and be deaf, see and be blind.
German Proverb

If the servant grows rich and the master [poor, they are both good for nothing.
German Proverb

In the visible church the true Christians are invisible.
German Proverb

It is an ill procession where the devil bears the cross.
German Proverb

Noble and common blood is of the same colour.
German Proverb

One beats the bush, another catches the bird?
German Proverb

Rast ich, so rost ich. (When I rest, I rust.)
German Proverb

Silk and velvet put out the kitchen fire.
German Proverb

The ass loaded with gold still eats thistles.
German Proverb