Icelandic ProverbsDefinitions

Character is always corrupted by prosperity,

Envy is sometimes necessary. Insignificant is he who is not threatened by envy.

Evil is before good in nothing.

Honor is poor capital.

Luck is better than long legs.

Maturity is unable to be forced — He who would soon be a man remains long a youth.

Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.

Need is no merchant.

The Proverb is a source of wisdom ---- All old sayings have something in them.

Revenge when postponed is not forgotten.

Revenge is not forgotten when postponed.