Not every wood will make wooden shoes.
More Danish Proverbs:
He that does not save pennies, will never have pounds.Danish
When the tree falls every one runs to gather sticks.
Danish
He that inquires much, learns much.
Danish
He that is once at sea, must either sail or sink.
Danish
It is not easy to know your butter in another man's cabbage.
Danish
A wise head makes a close mouth.
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