Danish Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
1,257 Danish Proverbs
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“Diligent work makes a skilful workman.”
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“Distrust is poison to friendship.”
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“Do as others do, and few will mock you.”
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“Do as you would be done by.”
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“Do good to a knave, and pray God he may not do the same to thee.”
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“Do not judge the dog by his hairs.”
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“Do not judge your friend until you stand in his place.”
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“Do not put in more warp than you can weave.”
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“Do not wade where you see no bottom.”
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“Don't sell the skin till you have caught the fox.”
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“Drive not away what never came near you.”
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“Drive not too many ploughs at once, some will make foul work.”
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“Drive the nail that will go.”
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“Dry wood makes a quick fire.”
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“Dull scissors make crooked-mouthed tailors.”
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“Earnestness and sport go well together.”
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“Eggs and oaths are easily broken.”
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“Empty barrels give the most sound.”
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“Empty waggons make most noise.”
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“Enough is great riches.”
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“Envy does not enter an empty house.”
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“Envy is its own torturer.”
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“Envy was never a good spokesman.”
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“Even a small star shines in the darkness.”
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“Even clever hens sometimes lay their eggs among nettles.”
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