1492 Danish Proverbs / Page 141
- 1401. When the fox preaches to the goose her neck is in danger.
 - 1402. When the game is most thriving it is time to leave off.
- 1403. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
- 1404. When the goose trusts the fox then woe to her neck.
- 1405. When the gorse is out of bloom, kissing's out of fashion.
- 1406. When the government has no ears to listen with, then she has no head for governing.
- 1407. When the head aches all the limbs ache.
- 1408. When the helm is gone the ship will soon be wrecked.
- 1409. When the host smiles most blandly he has an eye to the guest's purse.
- 1410. When the manger is empty the horses fight.
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