Bedre er tösser maalt, end eengang og galt. Better twice measured than once wrong.
Bedre er tyndt Öl end tom Tönde. Better weak beer than an empty cask.
Bedre er Venne-Napp, end Fiende-Klap. Better a friend’s bite than an enemy’s caress.
Bedre i gammel Vogn end i nyt Skib. Better in an old carriage than in a new ship.
Bedre ingen Lov, end uden Fremgang. Better no law, than law not enforced.
Bedre lidt med Ro og Rette, end meget med Uro og Trætte. Better a little in peace and with right, than much with anxiety and strife.
Bedre noget paa Armen end alt i Tarmen. Better something on the arm than all in the stomach.
Bedre paa Træbeen at gaae, end paa Baar at bæres. Better walk on wooden legs, than be carried on a wooden bier.
Bedre sildig end aldrig. Better late than never.