1492 Danish Proverbs / Page 6
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A man is bound by his word, an ox with a hempen cord.102.
A man is not a lord because he feeds off fine dishes.103.
A man must keep his mouth open a long while before a roast pigeon files into it.104.
A man often kisses the hand he would like to see cut off.105.
A man who is not spoken of is not abused.106.
A man's character reaches town before his person.107.
A man's will is his heaven.108.
A man's word is his honour.109.
A meagre compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.110.
A modest dog seldom grows fat.111.
A moneyless man goes fast through the market.112.
A naughty child must be roughly rocked.113.
A neighbour's eye is full of jealousy.114.
A pair of light shoes is not all that is needed for dancing.115.
A penny in time is as good as a dollar.116.
A person must stand very tall to see their own fate.117.
A person's character reaches town before the person does.118.
A pet child has many names.119.
A pleasant think never comes too soon.120.
A poor man has few acquaintances.