Danish Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
1,257 Danish Proverbs
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“A man dances all the same, though he may dance against his will.”
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“A man does not always aim at what he means to hit.”
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“A man does not look behind the door unless he has stood there
himself.”
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“A man is bound by his word, an ox with a hempen cord.”
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“A man is not a lord because he feeds off fine dishes.”
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“A man must keep his mouth open a long while before a roast pigeon
files into it.”
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“A man often kisses the hand he would like to see cut off.”
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“A man who is not spoken of is not abused.”
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“A man's character reaches town before his person.”
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“A man's will is his heaven.”
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“A man's word is his honour.”
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“A meagre compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.”
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“A modest dog seldom grows fat.”
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“A moneyless man goes fast through the market.”
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“A naughty child must be roughly rocked.”
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“A neighbour's eye is full of jealousy.”
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“A pair of light shoes is not all that is needed for dancing.”
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“A penny in time is as good as a dollar.”
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“A pet child has many names.”
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“A pleasant think never comes too soon.”
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“A poor man has few acquaintances.”
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“A poor man's joy has much alloy.”
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“A priest's pocket is not easily filled.”
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“A princely mind will undo a private family.”
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“A rich child often sits in a poor mother's lap.”
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