The king’s chaff is better than other folk’s corn.
More German Proverbs:
When David grew old he sang pious psalms.German
Good counsel never comes too late.
German
Dead dogs don't bite.
German
Drunk sweetly, paid sourly.
German
The ass bedecked with gold still eats thistles.
German
He who does not want to lend loses friends; he who lends gains enemies.
German