Don’t leave the main road for a shortcut.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
The man of sense does not hang up his knowledge.Portuguese
If a poor man gives to you, he expects more in return.
Portuguese
Cheat me in the price and not in the goods.
Portuguese
Short reckonings make long friends.
Portuguese
Mouth of honey, heart of gall.
Portuguese
A small hatchet fells a great oak.
Portuguese