Danish Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

1,257 Danish Proverbs
“A good neighbour is better than a brother far off.”
“A good pilot is not known when the sea is calm and the weather fair.”
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.”
“A goose drinks as much as a gander.”
“A greedy mill grinds all kinds of corn.”
“A green Christmas makes a fat churchyard.”
“A green Yule makes a fat churchyard.”
“A gross belly does not produce a refined mind.”
“A hard bit does not make the better horse.”
“A head is not to be cut off because it is scabby.”
“A headless army fights badly.”
“A headstrong man and a fool may wear the same cap.”
“A hearth of your own is worth gold.”
“A hundred waggonsful of sorrow will not pay a handful of debt.”
“A hungry dog and a thirsty horse take no heed of blows.”
“A joyous evening often leads to a sorrowful morning.”
“A large fire often comes from a small spark.”
“A lass that has many wooers often fares the worst.”
“A lazy boy and a warm bed are difficult to part.”
“A lean calf forgets to skip.”
“A little dog, a cow without horns, and a short man, are generally proud.”
“A little stone may upset a large cart.”
“A lord without land, is like a cask without wine.”
“A man cannot carry all his kin on his back.”
“A man conducts himself abroad as he has been taught at home.”