1032 Portuguese Proverbs / Page 23
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I meant to cross myself and put out one of my eyes.442.
I renounce the friend who eats what is mine with me, and what is his own by himself.443.
I renounce the golden basin in which I have to spit blood.444.
I saw a man, who saw another man, who saw the sea.445.
I see by my daughter's face when the devil lays hold of my son-in-law.446.
I want more for my teeth than for my relations.447.
Idleness is mother to all vices.448.
If a poor man gives to you, he expects more in return.449.
If a rich man ate a snake, they would say it was because of his wisdom.450.
If kneeled, then you've gotta pray.451.
If life gives you a lemon, make a caipirinha out of it.452.
If marriage were a good thing, it wouldn't need witnesses.453.
If old age was the same as wisdom, any old donkey would be a celebrated Justice.454.
if one disdains, one wants to buy.455.
If one loves the ugly, one shall find it beautiful.456.
If rape is unavoidable, relax and enjoy it.457.
If the deceased is no good, one shouldn't waste good candles on him.458.
If you can't beat them, join them.459.
If you don´t have a dog, you hunt with a cat.460.
If you give orders and leave, the work won't get done.