From the sublime to the ridiculous is only one step.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
You may keep yourself safe from fire, but not from a bad man.Portuguese
Good and quickly seldom meet.
Portuguese
The ripest fruit will not fall into your mouth.
Portuguese
Honey is not for the ass's mouth.
Portuguese
Show me a poor man, I will show you a flatterer.
Portuguese
Show me a poor man, I will show you a flatterer.
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