To get may rest on luck, to keep may rest on virtue.
More Swedish Proverbs:
All are not virgins that carry wreaths.Swedish
Pitch and tar are the navy seaman's pride.
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Amen, said the minister, he hit the old lady in the head with the New Testament.
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Many small brooks will form a big river.
Swedish
Who is in front everywhere often gets a nose-burn.
Swedish
You cannot ask more of an ox than a steak.
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