Poverty is cunning; it catches even a fox.
More German Proverbs:
It's a sin to steal a pin.German
The ass loaded with gold still eats thistles.
German
A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.
German
Where might is the master, justice is the servant.
German
Who begins amiss ends amiss.
German
Better play at small game than stand out.
German