In old houses many mice, in old furs many lice.
More German Proverbs:
In times of emergency the devil eats flies.German
Be as you would seem to be.
German
No one is too old to learn.
German
He is a bad smith who cannot bear smoke.
German
Cowards have no luck.
German
Brandy is as lead in the morning, silver at noon, and gold at night.
German