Unworthy offspring brag the most about their worthy descendants.
More Danish Proverbs:
Throw not the child out with the bath.Danish
He that keeps out of harm's way will gather goodly riches.
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Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
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Give a rogue an inch, and he will take an ell.
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I would rather see smoke from my own chimney than the fire on another's hearth.
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All keys hang not at one woman's girdle.
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