The twigs are rarely better than the trunk.
More Icelandic Proverbs:
Everyone wants to live long, but no one wants to be called old.Icelandic
A sitting crow starves.
Icelandic
Useless wisdom is doulbe foolishness.
Icelandic
If you get lost in an Icelandic forest, simply stand up and you will find your way.
Icelandic
He who lives without discipline dies without honor.
Icelandic
Speak the truth, but keep one hand on the sword.
Icelandic