Riches abuse them who know not how to use them.
More German Proverbs:
Truth is for the ears what smoke is for the eyes and vinegar for the tongue.German
He who marries does well, but who remains single does better.
German
Never listen to these three advisers: wine, the night, and love.
German
Much wit is lost in a poor man's purse.
German
Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning.
German
Where honour grows a span, folly grows an ell.
German