Burnt child fears the fire.
More Faroese Proverbs:
The child does not cry as long as it has its way.Faroese
A crow likes her own chick the best.
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Who rides first, controls the speed.
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Loans are to come home laughingly.
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Who does not eat till he is full, won't lick himself satisfied.
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Things don't always go as planned.
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