As a thing is used, so it brightens.
More German Proverbs:
The most disorderly students make the most pious preachers.German
Ragged colts make the handsomest stallions.
German
Time chases love away and love chases the time away.
German
He who has burned his mouth blows his soup.
German
If you don't want to be hung yourself, blame the dog for stealing the sausage.
German
Old crows are hard to catch.
German