63 Norse Proverbs / Page 4
- 31. Many a sweet maid when one knows her mind is fickle found towards men.
- 32. Much pressed is he who fain on the hearth would seek for warmth and weal.
- 33. Never in speech with a foolish knave shouldst thou waste a single word.
- 34. No friend is he who but flatters.
- 35. Of runes they spoke, and the reading of runes was little withheld from their lips.
- 36. One who sees his friends roasted on a spit tells all he knows.
- 37. Praise day at even, a wife when dead, a weapon when tried, a maid when married, ice when 'tis crossed, and ale when 'tis drunk.
- 38. Put to the sword those that disagree.
- 39. Rejoice not ever at tidings of ill, but glad let thy soul be in good.
- 40. Rise never at nighttime, except thou art spying.
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