Another man’s horse and your own spurs outrun the wind.
More German Proverbs:
The cow gives milk through her mouth.German
Lean liberty is better than fat slavery.
German
What's of no use is too dear at a gift.
German
Who accepts nothing has nothing to return.
German
Security is the first cause of misfortune.
German
Spend not, where you may save; spare not, where you must spend.
German