Book of Nordic Proverbs

Book of Nordic proverbs

- One day, crows feast at the wolf's table; the next day, on his corpse.

- The man nearest the fire breathes the most smoke.

- There is no more wretched thing than that which makes a goblin sing.

- To see one wolf is to sense many.

- As the wise learn from error, so the brave rise from defeat.

- Even moonlight fades.

- Not everything in a bear pelt has its power.

- Those who leave the dead undisturbed see no spirits.

- What winter snow hides, the spring sun will reveal.

- The wind blinds those who struggle against it, as it hides the future from those who follow it.

- To know the future, one must remember the past.

- Not all wolves walk on four legs.

- He who fears defeat is lost.

- An impatient man loses more time wandering in darkness than one who waits for the dawn.

- A strong tower repels warriors, but attracts thieves.

- Great armor does not make great warrior.

- Best to cross thin ice unburdened.

- He who fears death never truly lives.

- To find out what is at the bottom of the mug, you must drink all the beer.

- If you want to save your eyes, close them. If you want to save your life, keep them open.

- Small arms don't swing big axes.

- Sometimes it is safer to be a beggar in rags than a warrior in armor.

- Babbling fools attract more fools; silent sages gather wisdom.

- The more years in a tree, the more strikes for the axe.

- This the wolf knows: even he is food for crows.