A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs / Comprising French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index

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Han ager ikke ilde som veed at vende. He is not a bad driver who knows how to turn.

Han banker dristig paa, som bær godt Budskab. He knocks boldly at the door who brings a welcome message.

Han dandser og, som dandser nödig. A man dances all the same, though he may dance against his will.

Han drukner ikke, der hænge skal, uden Vandet gaaer over Galgen. He who was born to be hanged will not be drowned, unless the water go over the gallows.

Han er ikke bedre der fjæler, end han der stjæler. He that hides is no better than he that steals.

Han er ikke bedre der holder end den der flaaer. He that holds is no better than he that scourges.

Han er ingensteds, som er allesteds. He who is everywhere, is nowhere.

Han föler bedst hvor Skoen trykker, som har den paa. He knows best where the shoe pinches who wears it.

Hæng den unge Tyv, saa stiæler den gamle ikke. Hang the young thief, and the old one will not steal.