Danish proverbs

If the hen did not cackle no one would know what she had been about.

He who would close another man's mouth, should first tie up his own.

He who hunts two hares from one bush, is not likely to catch either.

He who stands near the woodcutter is likely to be hit by a splinter.

That which has been eaten out of the pot cannot be put into the dish.

He who abuses others must not be particular about the answer he gets.

He must be a clever host that would take the devil into his hostelry.

The person who loves sorrow will always find something to moan about.

When the host smiles most blandly he has an eye to the guest's purse.

Luck will carry a man across the brook if he is not too lazy to leap.

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