No gain is so certain as that which proceeds from the economical use of what you already have
No matter her past, when a chambermaid marries a lord she becomes a lady.
Nothing can be lasting when reason does not rule
Nothing dries sooner than tears.
Of no worldly good can the joy be perfect, unless it is shared by a friend
Often there is eloquence in a silent look
Opportunity has hair in front; behind she is bald; if you seize her by the forelock, you may hold her, but, if suffered to escape, not Jupiter himself can catch her again
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.