And when he is out of sight, quickly also is he out of mind.
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.
It is much safer to obey, than to govern.
It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.
Love flies, runs, and rejoices; it is free and nothing can hold it back
My child, it will be better for you if you accept my decisions without complaint. Do not ask me to defend my actions or to explain why one person is favored and another seems slighted. The answers to these questions go far beyond your comprehension.
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.