A hungry dog and a thirsty horse take no heed of blows.
More Danish Proverbs:
Philosophy bakes no bread.Danish
The horse must go to the manger, and not the manger to the horse.
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Dry wood makes a quick fire.
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Let a horse drink when he will, not what he will.
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Wise care keeps what it has gained.
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The chair on which a Dane is sitting is beautifully decorated.
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