Making money on manure is better than losing money on musk.
More Egyptian Proverbs:
He who has a back is not beaten on the belly.Egyptian
Do not weaken the attention of him who is occupied.
Egyptian
Run as hard as a wild beast if you will, but you won't get any reward greater than that destined for you.
Egyptian
He who understands music understands the cosmos.
Egyptian
If your friend is like honey, don't lick all of it.
Egyptian
Put by for a rainy day.
Egyptian