1492 Danish Proverbs / Page 5
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A head is not to be cut off because it is scabby.82.
A headless army fights badly.83.
A headstrong man and a fool may wear the same cap.84.
A hearth of your own is worth gold.85.
A hundred waggonsful of sorrow will not pay a handful of debt.86.
A hungry dog and a thirsty horse take no heed of blows.87.
A joyous evening often leads to a sorrowful morning.88.
A large fire often comes from a small spark.89.
A lass that has many wooers often fares the worst.90.
A lazy boy and a warm bed are difficult to part.91.
A lean calf forgets to skip.92.
A little dog, a cow without horns, and a short man, are generally proud.93.
A little stone may upset a large cart.94.
A lord without land, is like a cask without wine.95.
A man cannot carry all his kin on his back.96.
A man conducts himself abroad as he has been taught at home.97.
A man dances all the same, though he may dance against his will.98.
A man does not always aim at what he means to hit.99.
A man does not look behind the door unless he has stood there himself.100.
A man has two ears and one mouth; he therefore should listen more than he talks.