Havamal

One’s own house is best, small though it be, at home is every one his own master. Bleeding at heart is he, who has to ask for food at every meal-tide.

Bú er betra þótt lítit sé halr er heima hverr blóðugt er hjarta þeims biðja skal sér í mál hvert matar

Havamal: 37, Gestaþáttr