Dutch proverbs

Give at first asking what you safely can; 'tis certain gain to help an honest man.

Put your hand in your conscience and see if it does not come out as black as pitch.

He that hears much and speaks not at all Shall be welcome both in bower and hall.""

That mouse will have a tail (i.e. The thing will have a long train of consequences).

Young folks think old folks to be fools, but old folks know young folks to be fools.

Cold broth hot again, that loved I never; Old love renew'd again, that loved I ever.

The higher the mountain the lower the vale, the taller the tree the harder the fall.

He is of the race of Johnny Van Cleeve; who would always much rather have than give.

Forbear a quarrel with a friend to move: anger breeds hatred; concord sweetens love.

The first occasion offered quickly take, lest thou repine at what thou didst forsake.

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