Danish proverbs

He who doesn't open his eyes when he buys must still open his purse to pay.

It is easy to bid the devil be your guest, but difficult to get rid of him.

Many a fool might pass for a wise man if he would only keep his mouth shut.

Better a little in peace and with right, than much with anxiety and strife.

It is folly to take a thorn out of another's foot and put it into your own.

There are three bad neighbours: great rivers, great lords, and great roads.

If you build according to every man's advice, you will have a crooked house.

Better a salt herring on your own table, than a fresh pike on another man's.

He is never likely to have a good thing cheap that is afraid to ask a price.

Throw not thy hatchet at the Lord, He will turn the sharp edge against thee.

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