He who wants to jump high must take a long run.
More Danish Proverbs:
However high a bird may soar, it seeks its food on earth.Danish
A thief thinks every man steals.
Danish
It is best to play with equals.
Danish
It is not easy to walk upon the devil's ice.
Danish
Deep rivers move with silent majesty, shallow brooks are noisy.
Danish
Every man has his lot, and a wide world before him.
Danish