No man sees his shadow who faces the sun.
More Danish Proverbs:
It is easy to stride a tree when it is down.Danish
The aged in council--the young in action.
Danish
The pike grows big on small fry.
Danish
There is no need to blow what does not burn you.
Danish
The pride of the poor does not endure.
Danish
One hand must wash the other, or both will be dirty.
Danish