The man in the moon stole the wood.
More German Proverbs:
What the peacock has too little on his head, he has too much on his tail.German
Marry in May, rue for aye.
German
Painted flowers are scentless.
German
A bashful dog never fattens.
German
Who comes unbidden departs unthanked.
German
Poverty craves many things, but avarice more.
German