But all husbands are geese, though our pride it may shock, From the first 'twas ordained so by Nature I fear; Ould Adam himself was the first of the flock, And Eve, with her apple sauce, cooked him, my dear
My advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it.
Reproof on her lip, but a smile in her eye
Said will be a little ahead, but done should follow at his heel.
Sure the shovel and tongs / To each other belongs.
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen. But if you have not a pen, I suppose you must scratch any way you can.
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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.