"Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser" meaning in German

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, “trust is good, verification is better”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|trust is good, verification is better}} “trust is good, verification is better”, {{lit|trust is good, verification is better}} Literally, “trust is good, verification is better” Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser
  1. trust, but verify (trust is not enough; verification is required) Related terms: trau, schau, wem!
    Sense id: en-Vertrauen_ist_gut,_Kontrolle_ist_besser-de-proverb-k25vrYBG Categories (other): German proverbs

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