33 Brazilian Proverbs
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A sleeping fox finds no meat.2.
A timely "no" beats a hasty "yes."3.
A wise man learns at the fool's expense.4.
An old man with a torn sleeve never dishonored anyone.5.
As long as I am running my father will still have a son.6.
At home saints never perform miracles.7.
Between the beginning and the end there is always a middle.8.
Do not put the cart before the horse.9.
For every ailing foot, there is a slipper.10.
God is big, but the forest is bigger.11.
God writes straight even on wavy lines.12.
Goodwill makes the road shorter.13.
Haste is the mother of imperfection.14.
He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.15.
If god does not grant you glory, be content with fame.16.
If it were ever to rain soup, the poor would only have forks.17.
In the house of a blacksmith the ornaments are made of wood.18.
Love is blind, so you have to feel your way.19.
Never promise a poor person, and never owe a rich one.20.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.