Let a man walk alone, let him commit no sin, with few wishes, like an elephant in the forest.
Let a man, after he has discerned his own duty, be always attentive to his duty.
Let each man direct himself first to what is proper, then let him teach others; thus a wise man will not suffer.
Let him admonish, let him teach, let him forbid what is improper!he will be beloved of the good, by the bad he will be hated.
Let him overcome the greedy by liberality, the liar by truth!
Let no man be an itinerant mendicant and he will not be beset with pain.
Let no man ever look for what is pleasant, or what is unpleasant.
Let no man love anything; loss of the beloved is evil.
Let no man think lightly of evil, saying in his heart, It will not come nigh unto me.
Let no one forget his own duty for the sake of another's, however great.
Let the wise man guard his thoughts, for they are difficult to perceive, very artful, and they rush wherever they list: thoughts well guarded bring happiness.
Let us live happily then, not hating those who hate us! among men who hate us let us dwell free from hatred!
Let us live happily then, though we call nothing our own!
Life is easy to live for a man who is without shame, a crow hero, a mischief-maker, an insulting, bold, and wretched fellow.
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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.