More Danish Proverbs

The church is near, but the way is icy, The tavern is far, but I will ... >>

Bed is the poor man's opera... >>

The dog wags his tail, not for you, but for your bread... >>

Go and wake up your cook... >>

He who undertakes too much seldom succeeds... >>

Other Proverbs

He who keeps his own secret avoids much mischief.... (Spanish) >>

He'll swear through an inch board.... (French) >>

A man may cause his own dog to bite him.... (French) >>

A hungry clown is half mad.... (French) >>

When a man begins to reason, he ceases to feel.... (French) >>

Your friend has a friend; don't tell him

- Danish Proverb