More Dutch Proverbs

He who must die, must die in the dark, even though he sells candles... >>

He who would leap far must first take a long run... >>

Live together like brothers and do business like strangers... >>

When we cannot get what we love, we must love what is within our reach... >>

Other Proverbs

Youth will be served... (English) >>

He who threatens to strike, and does not, is afraid.... (Spanish) >>

Better is rule than rent.... (Spanish) >>

If youth but had the knowledge and old age the strength.... (French) >>

God wanted to chastise mankind, so he sent lawyers.... (Russian) >>

Happiness is like a sunbeam, which the least shadow intercepts, while adversity is often as the rain of spring

- Dutch Proverb