Norwegian Proverb

This quotation is attributed not to a single writer but to Norwegian oral tradition: a traditional proverb passed down anonymously through generations. Norwegian proverbs belong to a wider body of folklore shaped by everyday experience—work, weather, family life, community norms—and preserved through speech rather than print. Because such sayings circulated widely and changed subtly over time, they rarely have a traceable first author or definitive original wording. Instead, they reflect collective wisdom and shared cultural memory, often using plain language, rhythm, or vivid imagery to make advice easy to remember. In a quotations context, “Norwegian proverb” signals anonymous, traditional origin rather than individual authorship.