Sayings of Latvian origin

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From Latvian Proverbs:

Even the horse is tired on the way to church.

The young ones dance as the old ones whistle.

A smiling face is half the meal.

On the hook of truth only small carp will bite; in the net of falsehood the big salmon are caught.

You must not run after two birds at the same time.

A good backside will easily find a bench to sit on.

The master sleeps — the woods grow.

Link to the rest at Latvian Proverbs