Proverbs and old sayings, page 606

43575 proverbs and old sayings

That which is stamped a penny will never be a pound.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

He who has bad neighbours is fain to praise himself.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about praise, bad luck, bad

One hand must wash the other, or both will be dirty.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

One bird in the hand is better than two on the roof.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Italian devotion and German fasting have no meaning.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about fasting

Govern a horse with a bit, and a shrew with a stick.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

If you cannot get the bird, get one of its feathers.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about contentment

A golden key opens every door except that of heaven.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Words once spoken cannot be wiped out with a sponge.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about word

God comes at last, when we think he is farthest off.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about god

He who knows how to beg may leave his money at home.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about home, money

After pleasant scratching comes unpleasant smarting.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

When the helm is gone the ship will soon be wrecked.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

A person must stand very tall to see their own fate.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about destiny, people

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

It is easy to swim, when another holds up your head.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about heads

He who lies down in the wash will be eaten by swine.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

Justice oft leans to the side where the purse pulls.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about justice

Peace feeds, war wastes; peace breeds, war consumes.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about war, peace

Better something on the arm than all in the stomach.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish