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The mouse is knowing, but the cat more knowing.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

The dog's kennel is no place to keep a sausage.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish

To circumstances and custom the law must yield.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about circumstances, law

The ground is always frozen for the lazy swine.

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He that hides is no better than he that steals.

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Wolves are often hidden under sheep's clothing.

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He who would save, should begin with the mouth.

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He who comes first to the mill is first served.

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Wisdom is the least burdensome travelling pack.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about wisdom

The wet branch burns better than the dry stone.

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Break one link and the whole chain falls apart.

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A friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about smile

He has command of the sack who is seated on it.

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Counsel after action is like rain after harvest.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about action, moral, rain

Daylight will come, though the cock do not crow.

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There is no need to blow what does not burn you.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about need, contentment

There's many a knave concealed under a surplice.

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There's many a slip, 'Twixt the cup and the lip.

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The is worthy of sweets, who has tasted bitters.

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People must eat, even were every tree a gallows.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about people