To spend much and gain little is the sure road to ruin.
More German Proverbs:
Love's anger is fuel to love.German
There's no putting off a lie upon the belly.
German
A single penny fairly got, is worth a thousand that are not.
German
Lawyers are bad Christians.
German
A thief seldom grows rich by thieving.
German
One bee is as good as a handful of flies.
German