1492 Danish Proverbs / Page 8
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A smooth tongue is better than smooth locks.142.
A sow may find an acorn as well as a hog.143.
A sow may whistle, though it has an ill mouth for it.144.
A sparrow suffers as much when it breaks its leg as does a Flanders horse.145.
A stepmother has a hard hand.146.
A stern chase is a long chase.147.
A thankless man never does a thankful deed.148.
A thief does not willingly see another carry a basket.149.
A thief thinks every man steals.150.
A threatened man lives long, if he can get bread.151.
A timid man has little chance.152.
A tottering man must lean upon a staff.153.
A truth-teller finds the doors closed against him.154.
A truth-telling woman has few friends.155.
A willing helper does not wait until he is asked.156.
A wise falcon hides his talons.157.
A wise head hath a close mouth to it.158.
A wise head makes a close mouth.159.
A wise lawyer never goes to law himself.160.
A woman may be ever so old, if she take fire she will jump.