1492 Danish Proverbs / Page 11
- 101. A man is bound by his word, an ox with a hempen cord.
 - 102. A man is not a lord because he feeds off fine dishes.
- 103. A man must keep his mouth open a long while before a roast pigeon files into it.
- 104. A man often kisses the hand he would like to see cut off.
- 105. A man who is not spoken of is not abused.
- 106. A man's character reaches town before his person.
- 107. A man's will is his heaven.
- 108. A man's word is his honour.
- 109. A meagre compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
- 110. A modest dog seldom grows fat.
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