All old sayings have something in them.
More Icelandic Proverbs:
A story is only half told if there is only one side presented.Icelandic
Hunger, work, and sweat are the best herbs.
Icelandic
Need is not governed by the law.
Icelandic
Everyone wants to live long, but no one wants to be called old.
Icelandic
It is difficult to steal when the boss is a thief.
Icelandic
Bad birds seldom bring good weather.
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