Gold and silver are mingled with dirt, till avarice parted them

Similar sayings:

He that has no silver in his purse, should have silver on his tongue He that has no silver in his purse, should have silver on his tongue
Farewell and be hanged; friends must part! Farewell and be hanged; friends must part!
The remedy for dirt is soap and water The remedy for dying is living The remedy for dirt is soap and water The remedy for dying is living
Gold is tested by fire, man by gold Gold is tested by fire, man by gold
Rare commodities are worth more than gold Rare commodities are worth more than gold

Chinese sayings and proverbs