German proverb of the day: "A fence lasts 3 years, a dog lasts 3 fences, a horse lasts 3 dogs, and a man lasts…"

The German proverb 'A fence lasts 3 years, a dog lasts 3 fences, a horse lasts 3 dogs, and a man lasts 3 horses' uses symbolic lifespans to convey that everything has a limited existence.

The proverb compares the lifespans of objects and animals to humans, emphasizing that all things eventually end.

It suggests that life's meaning comes from how years are spent, not just their length.

The saying remains relevant today as it encourages appreciating ordinary moments and relationships over possessions.