Might have gone further and have fared worse.
More Danish Proverbs:
Take off your hat quickly but slowly take hold of your purse.Danish
He that bears the cross, blesses himself first.
Danish
Praise paves the way to friendship.
Danish
That which is stamped a penny will never be a pound.
Danish
Better walk on wooden legs, than be carried on a wooden bier.
Danish
Beware of the dog himself, his shadow does not bite.
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