Better have friends in the market-place than money in your coffer.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
Give a hint to the man of sense, and consider the thing done.Portuguese
Beware of the dog that does not bark.
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Better have to give than have to beg.
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The cat is a good friend, only she scratches.
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Time and the hour are not to be tied with a rope.
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Rosary is hand, the devil at heart.
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