Take not harbor near the highway for thereby dwell many ill wights for men’s bewilderment. When faring on journeys, ward yourself well. One should not ask more than would be thought fitting. It is an old custom for the wisest to give way. When truth and fairness are different from what is law, better it is to follow truth and fairness. Wisdom is welcome wherever it comes from. Where you recognize evil, speak out against it, and give no truces to your enemies. Fight your foes in the field, nor be burnt in your house.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. A person should not agree today to what he will regret tomorrow. The man who only carries the limited scope of his village will be a laughing stock.” Viking (Norse Mythology) Even in the sheath the sword must be sharp – so too must the mind and the spirit be within the body. “Be a person of worldly intelligence if you desire to sit with kings. 11 Wise Vikings Quotes to Live By (WISDOM) If you hear the fool’s word of a drunken man, strive not with him who is drunk with drink and witless, for often only ill and doom come out of such things. 3 Wise Vikings Quotes on Alcohol and Getting Drunk Too much ale and a man’s heart is laid open for all to see. Give kind heed to the dead, sick-dead, Sea-dead, or word-dead treat their bodies with respect and see that they are laid to rest with respect. Gold is little comfort for the kinsman dead. Yes, I have made mistakes life didn’t come with instructions. The brave men fall, but the cowards run forever. Better to die with honor than live with shame. I always believed that death is a fate far better than life, for you will be reunited with lost loved ones.

9 Vikings Quotes on Life and Death Fear not death for the hour of your doom is set and none may escape it. A man is not wealthy because he has riches, but because he has valor. The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from fighting but old age won’t grant him a truce, even if the spears do. Where wolf’s ears are, wolf’s teeth are near. No one is a total fool if he knows when to hold his tongue. When fear leads the way the destination is never glorious. To remain in solitude is to deprive oneself of this kindling. As one candle can light another, so too can greatness of mind be transferred amongst men. The error is the result of letting fear rule your actions. There is more honor in accumulating little by little than in reaching for the sky and ending up flat on your face. Travel far and wide and you should possess the secrets of man. – Floki Better to fight and fall than to live without hope. A man does not become a hero by virtue of his birthright. – Ragner Lothbrok The gods may demand that we follow their path, but only by our own will can we find our true destiny. – Ragner Lothbrok I would rather be ruled by a man capable of ruthlessness than by a fool and a coward. So then, better to join the fray and fight proudly for something worth obtaining.” Viking (Norse Mythology) There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man true nobility is being superior to your former self. “No matter how cautiously you live there is no escaping the fatal clutches of old age. (MUST READ) The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion.14 Wise Vikings Quotes that will make You Think.

4 Wise Vikings Quotes on Speech and Listening.

11 Wise Vikings Quotes to Live By (WISDOM).3 Wise Vikings Quotes on Alcohol and Getting Drunk.Top 16 Most Famous Vikings Quotes (BEST).

Nordic warriors sayings