If the hen did not cackle no one would know what she had been about.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
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He who would close another man's mouth, should first tie up his own.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about man
He who hunts two hares from one bush, is not likely to catch either.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about trap
He who stands near the woodcutter is likely to be hit by a splinter.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
That which has been eaten out of the pot cannot be put into the dish.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
He who abuses others must not be particular about the answer he gets.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
He must be a clever host that would take the devil into his hostelry.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about intelligence, devil
The person who loves sorrow will always find something to moan about.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about sadness, people
When the host smiles most blandly he has an eye to the guest's purse.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
Luck will carry a man across the brook if he is not too lazy to leap.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about bad luck, good luck, man
He who wants to tell the truth will always stand before closed doors.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about truth
A beautiful face is admired even when its owner doesn't say anything.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about face
When two enemies blow one horn, the third will have to suffer for it.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about suffering, enemies
Let a dog get at a dish of honey, and he will jump in with both legs.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
God gives all birds their food but does not drop it into their nests.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about food, god
One man often talks another off his bench, and seats himself upon it.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about man
When the crane attempts to dance with the house she gets broken bones.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about dance, home, house
It's possible to light another man's candle without damaging your own.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about light, man
A man does not look behind the door unless he has stood there himself.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about man
Though your enemy is the size of an ant, look upon him as an elephant.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish about enemies
