Much wit is lost in a poor man’s purse.
More German Proverbs:
Nobody so wise but has a little folly to spare.German
There's cunning in a pointed chin.
German
The best go first, the bad remain to mend.
German
Marrying is easy, but housekeeping is hard.
German
Eat your fish while it is still fresh and marry the girl while she is still young.
German
Eat less, live longer.
German