Govern a horse with a bit, and a shrew with a stick.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
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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
Flattery is sweet food for those who can swallow it.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about flattering, food
He that wants to hang a dog, is sure to find a rope.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
Beware of the dog himself, his shadow does not bite.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about shadow
He had need rise betimes who would please everybody.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about need
Stoop, and let it pass; the storm will have its way.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
