Enhver Fugl synger af sit Næb. Let every bird sing its own note.
Enhver mener hans Kobber er Guld. Every man thinks his copper is gold.
Enhver Tosse mener, han er klog nok. Every fool thinks he is clever enough.
Enhver vil gjerne over Gierdet hvor det er lavest. Every one tries to cross the fence where it is lowest.
Enhver vil rage Ild ad sin Gryde. Every one rakes the fire under his own pot.
Enhver Vind er læk Skib imod. Every wind is against a leaky ship.
En liden Ild at varme sig paa, er bedre end en stor at brænde sig paa. A small fire that warms you, is better than a large one that burns you.
En Nar kan spörge meer end ti Vise kunne svare til. One fool may ask more questions than ten wise men can answer.
En ond Hest æder saa meget som en god. A bad horse eats as much as a good one.
En ond Mund skal lave sig paa en stærk Ryg. A foul mouth must be provided with a strong back.