Norwegian Proverbs

Norwegian Proverbs echo fjord life and Viking seafaring roots. They prize grit, modesty, and fairness—lessons for weather, work, and neighborly trust under long winters.

The lazier a man is, the more he plans to do tomorrow. (Norwegian Proverb)
Behind the clouds the sky is always blue. View proverb
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The old are the oldest. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer. View proverb
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Every family has its hanger-on. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
Given counsel is all the same hard to take. View proverb
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He that lies on the floor doesn't fall down. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
He who has a dog need not bark himself. View proverb
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He who leaves a good name does not die poor. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
In the game no one is brother to others. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
It is better to be a free man in a small house than a slave in a big one. (Norwegian Proverb)
It is better to feed one cat than many mice. View proverb
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It is the great north wind that made the Vikings. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
Wise men learn at another's expense. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
You can give a piece of advice, but not good luck along with that. View proverb
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You may go where you want, but you cannot escape yourself. View proverb
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A little thing can ruin the whole thing. View proverb
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A sip at a time empties the cask. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
A small but excellent party, said the man, he was drinking alone. View proverb
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All weather is passing. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
Bad is called good when worse happens. (Norwegian Proverb)
Better a free bird than a king in captivity. View proverb
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Latecomers see the least. View proverb
Norwegian Proverb
Men look more like their uncles on the mother's side. View proverb
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On the road between the homes of friends, grass does not grow. View proverb
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