He that would keep his eye sound must tie up his hand.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
Love has no law.Portuguese
It is approved alchemy to have an income and spend nothing.
Portuguese
Laws go where money pleases.
Portuguese
Go to your rich friend's house when invited; to your poor friend's without invitation.
Portuguese
Money wins the battle, not the long arm.
Portuguese
Shut your mouth and you'll catch no flies.
Portuguese