The old forget, the young don’t know.
More German Proverbs:
Howling makes the wolf bigger than he really is.German
The best is what one has in his hand.
German
If you've money, take a seat; it you've none, take to your feet.
German
He who makes himself honey, will be eaten by the flies.
German
Never tickle the nose of a sleeping bear.
German
Priests pay each other no tithes.
German