German grammar book from 1913 states some of weirdest phrases and it's a wild ride

A German grammar book from 1913 proves that certain facts remain the same regardless of the century. The simple grammar book also states many truths about life that might leave a person surprised. A publishing director, Miranda Jewess–who goes by @mirandajewess on X–shared many truths of life that the German book shows with some funny captions. The ideas resonated with many people on the internet. "I have just found the best book in the whole world. It is a German grammar book from 1913. Stick with me... A THREAD," she began her post.

 In the first thread, "Children are introduced to the harsh realities that can occur when a father remarries." The quote read, "My stepmother does not love me and does not conceal it for a moment."

In the next one, "The Teutonic virtue of knowing that sometimes one can be TOO happy. Risky business." The book read, "We have never been so happy and we do not wish to be happier." 

The book also talked about "The dangers of being too French. Especially when German." 

This one might make you, "Alarmed? Don’t be. That’s important." 

The truth about life and death, "And of course, you must be prepared for sudden death. This is so on-brand. Love it."

The only time it seemed as if the book is from a different time, "1913 was a different time. Pre-Habitat."

There's also a pretty personal line, regardless of the era.

The book also talked about a legal system that listened to the wolves.

"No 'yeah, hopefully I can make it to your party' for the Germans:" the woman shared for the next line in the book.

"Put this on my tombstone," Jewess wrote for the next quote that read, "Work has bitter roots, but sweet fruits."

"And of course. More death. Never forget that you will die. Probably quite soon," the caption read for the quote that stated that people come from dust and return to dust.

Eventually, Jewess posted, "In response to how my notifications have blown up:" The quote read, "The storm of yesterday was the most violent one I have ever experienced."

People took to the comments section to express their thoughts. @nothingsmontrd wrote, "I was taught Greek by an Austrian woman who told us that German students, asked for an example of the passive voice, ALWAYS say 'the child is beaten.'" @IamRichJenkins commented, "I mean when you're a culture that has the illustrated struwwelpeter book as a means to teach childhood lessons, like if you suck your thumb in public, a man will cut it off with giant scissors, suddenly the lack of a stepmother's love doesn't seem so harsh." @fannyfrogg remarked, "Absolutely delightful thread! German is my 2nd language, and I love finding such cultural gems. My great-great grandfather left Hesse for the US in 1851 because he didn't get along with his new stepmother. He was 18."

 @IndiaStreetKali expressed, "Each of my mother's parents had an evil stepmother. Mothers didn't live long around the turn of the 20th century." @RobertDDyson remarked, "Still, I like the Gothic script."

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