Wissen und Weisheit - Bildung und Erziehung

used to imply that children often imitate the behavior and attitudes of their elders, and that they can be influenced by the examples set by those around them

wie der alte Hahn kräht, kräht auch der junge

used to imply that a person's early experiences and upbringing shape their character and behavior in later life

So wie der Zweig gebogen ist, neigt sich auch der Baum

used to suggest that becoming a refined and well-mannered individual requires several generations of effort, education, and example

used to emphasize that even a successful and capable individual can produce an offspring or product that is inferior or unsuccessful

Viele gute Kühe haben ein schlechtes Kalb

used to imply that sometimes, people need to be pushed or encouraged to fulfill their potential or to achieve their goals

Kleine Vögel, die singen können und nicht singen wollen, müssen zum Singen gebracht werden

used to highlight that a great teacher is one who not only imparts knowledge but also inspires and motivates students to achieve their full potential

Ein gewöhnlicher Lehrer erzählt, ein guter Lehrer erklärt, aber ein ausgezeichneter Lehrer zeigt und inspiriert

used to emphasize that investing in education and intellectual pursuits is always worthwhile and valuable, as it can lead to personal and professional success and can never be wasted

Geld, das für das Gehirn ausgegeben wird, ist nie umsonst

used to suggest that without proper discipline, guidance, and correction when a child misbehaves, they may become spoiled, undisciplined, and poorly behaved

used to imply that proper guidance and instruction from an early age are essential for a child's proper development and success

ein Kind so erziehen, wie es gehen soll

used to emphasizes the importance of education, suggesting that it is better not to be born at all than to be born and remain uneducated or ignorant

besser ungeboren als ungelehrt

used to imply that receiving poor or incorrect education can be more detrimental than having no education at all, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that education is of high quality

Besser ungelehrt als schlecht unterrichtet sein

used to imply that a person's upbringing and education are more important than their birth or social status in shaping their character and determining their success in life

Geburt ist viel, aber Zucht mehr

used to imply that a teacher who claims to know everything and teaches beyond their expertise may be doing more harm than good

Er lehrt Böses, wer alles lehrt