Soon grass, soon hay.
More Dutch Proverbs:
All beginnings are hard, said the thief, and began by stealing an anvil.Dutch
Who chastises his child will be honoured by him, who chastises him not will be shamed.
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He who burns his posteriors must sit on blisters.
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Fools build houses and wise men live in them.
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A guest, like a fish, stinks the third day.
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A plough that worketh, shines; but still water stinks.
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