A good fortune may forbode a bad luck, which may in turn disguise a good fortune.
A horse cannot gain weight if not fed with extra fodder during the night; a man cannot become wealthy without earnings apart from his regular salaries.
A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home
A Jade stone is useless before it is processed; a man is good-for-nothing until he is educated.
A key to success isn’t much good until one discovers the right lock to insert it in.
A maker of idols is never an idolater
A man grows most tired while standing still.
A man must make himself despicable before he is despised by others
A man need never revenge himself, the body of his enemy will be brought to his own door
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
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This website focuses on proverbs in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages, and some parts including the links below have not been translated to English. They are mainly FAQs, various information and webpages for improving the collection.