Norwegian sayings
A good neighbor is worth more than a distant relative.
A calm sea never made a skilled sailor.
A cheerful heart is a good medicine.
The one who keeps chasing two rabbits catches neither.
A wise person is like a bee; they extract the best from everything.
Everything is good in moderation, even moderation itself.
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
The most beautiful view is the one you haven’t seen yet.
Great rivers are fed by many small streams.
Words are like feathers; once released, they can never be taken back.
The road to success is always under construction.
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.
A little act of kindness goes a long way.
Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving.
The best time for love is always now.
A clear conscience is a soft pillow.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
The best things in life are free, but the second best things are very expensive.
It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.
Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Beauty can be found in even the simplest things.
Happiness is not a destination, it is a way of life.
A calm mind is the ultimate weapon against stress.
What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.
Norwegian sayings part 2
Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success.
A moment of patience can prevent a lifetime of regret.
Time heals almost everything, give it time.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Life is too short to waste on hating someone.
It is better to be a hammer than a nail.
Don’t count the days, make the days count.
The best revenge is massive success.
Don’t wait for the storm to pass, learn to dance in the rain.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal.
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
Reach for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.
The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself.
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.
Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.
Life is short, smile while you still have teeth.