Much law, but little justice.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
Hell is paved with good intentions, roofed in with lost opportunities.Portuguese
From a closed door the devil turns away.
Portuguese
He buys very dear who begs.
Portuguese
Eat of your own, and call yourself mine (i.e. Be my servant and find yourself).
Portuguese
God has given nuts to one who has no teeth.
Portuguese
Alas for the son whose father went to heaven.
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