Det er Sæd at Börn giöre Börne-Gierning. From children you must expect childish acts.
Det er strengt at trælle med tom Tarm. It is hard to labour with an empty belly.
Det er ringe Tröst for Beenbrud, at en anden har brudt Halsen. It is poor comfort for one who has broken his leg, that another has broken his neck.
Det er Tid at tage Hatten af, naar man seer Manden. It is time enough to take off your hat when you see the man.
Det förste Raad af en Qvinde er det bedste. A woman’s first counsel is the best.
Det giöres ei Behov at blæse ad den Ild som selv brænder. There is no use in blowing a fire that burns well.
Det har blæst haardt—Skarnet er flöiet op i Höisædet. It has been blowing hard—the dirt has been blown into high places.
Det hjælper ei at dölge for Ven det Uven veed. It is no use hiding from a friend what is known to an enemy.
Det höieste Bierg at komme over er Dörtærskelen. The most difficult mountain to cross is the threshold.
Det kan snart skee, som længe maa angres. That may be soon done, which brings long repentance.