"der Esel geht immer voran" meaning in German

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, "the donkey always comes first". Probably from the idea that the donkey walks in front of the carriage but is of lesser value than the people on it. Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} der Esel geht immer voran
  1. Said when someone mentions themselves first in an enumeration of people (like “I and you”, “I and my friend”), which is considered unmannered in the German-speaking (and some other) countries Synonyms: der Esel nennt sich immer zuerst
    Sense id: en-der_Esel_geht_immer_voran-de-proverb-DACB43Is Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German proverbs

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