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you can't teach an old dog new tricks

It is impossible, or almost impossible, to change people's habits or traits or mindset.
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You Can't Teach an Old Dog New TricksMaking people change their habits or adjusting to new skills is impossible, It is very hard to make people change their ways
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Sie können einem alten Hund keine neuen Tricks beibringen

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