1492 Danish Proverbs / Page 51
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One hand full of money is stronger than two hands full of truth.1002.
One hand must wash the other, or both will be dirty.1003.
One hunts the hare, and another eats it.1004.
One ill weed mars a whole pot of pottage.1005.
One man is born to money, and another to the purse.1006.
One man is not bad because another is good.1007.
One man often talks another off his bench, and seats himself upon it.1008.
One mangy sheep spoils a whole flock.1009.
One penny is better on land than ten on the sea.1010.
One piece of good advice is better than a bag full.1011.
One ploughs, another sows, who will reap no one knows.1012.
One raven does not peck out another's eyes.1013.
One scabbed sheep will mar a whole flock.1014.
One should speak a little with others and a lot with oneself.1015.
One swallow does not make a summer.1016.
One sword keeps another in its scabbard.1017.
One to one, and two to the devil.1018.
One who is afraid of asking is ashamed of learning.1019.
One who is afraid of asking questions is ashamed of learning.1020.
One word beforehand is better than ten afterwards.