Rather a husband with one eye than with one son.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
I meant to cross myself and put out one of my eyes.Portuguese
Where shall the ox go, and not have to plough?
Portuguese
Good fruit never comes from a bad tree.
Portuguese
Too many candles will burn down the church.
Portuguese
Don't leave the main road for a shortcut.
Portuguese
Much laughter, little wit.
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