Pepper in someone else’s eyes is a salve.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
What is another's always sighs for its master.Portuguese
Speak little and well, they will think you somebody.
Portuguese
Never cut what can be untied.
Portuguese
Not all that is true is to be spoken.
Portuguese
Where you were a page, be not an esquire.
Portuguese
The wolf is well pleased with the kick of a sheep.
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