Dutch Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
976 Dutch Proverbs
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“A beggar's estate lies in all lands.”
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“A beggar's hand is a bottomless basket.”
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“A blind man may sometimes shoot a crow.”
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“A brilliant daughter make a brittle wife.”
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“A cat that meweth much catcheth but few mice.”
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“A cock is valiant on his own dunghill.”
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“A cow-year, a sad year; a bull-year, a glad year.”
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“A daily guest is a great thief in the kitchen.”
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“A dog with a bone knows no friends.”
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“A flying crow always catches something.”
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“A fool and his money are soon parted.”
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“A fool may chance to say a wise thing.”
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“A fool may give a wise man counsel.”
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“A fool may meet with good fortune, but the wise only profits by
it.”
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“A friend at one's back is a safe bridge.”
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“A friend is better than money in the purse.”
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“A friend's dinner is soon dressed.”
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“A good fire makes a quick cook.”
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“A good friend is better than silver and gold.”
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“A good horse is worth his fodder.”
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“A good name is better than oil (i.e. riches).”
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“A great book is a great evil.”
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“A guest, like a fish, stinks the third day.”
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“A guilty conscience needs no accuser.”
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“A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.”
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