Better be killed by robbers than by the kick of an ass.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
A beard lathered is half shaved.Portuguese
The Frenchman sings well, when his throat is moistened.
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The ripest fruit will not fall into your mouth.
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Lovers' quarrels are love redoubled.
Portuguese
Better an ass that carries me than a horse that throws me.
Portuguese
The bigger the river the bigger the fish.
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