A high civilization is a pyramid: it can stand only on a broad base; its primary prerequisite is a strong and soundly consolidated mediocrity.
A letter is an unannounced visit, the postman the agent of rude surprises. One ought to reserve an hour a week for receiving letters and afterwards take a bath.
A man has no ears for that to which experience has given him no access
A man who has depths in his shame meets his destiny and his delicate decisions upon paths which few ever reach . . . .
A man who is very busy seldom changes his opinions.
A married philosopher belongs to comedy.
A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us
A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love.
A person's maturity consists in having found again the seriousness one had as a child, at play
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.
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.