The ripest fruit will not fall into your mouth.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
Before you marry reflect, for it is a knot you cannot untie.Portuguese
Be sure not to owe anything to the rich, and don't lend anything to the poor.
Portuguese
Go to your rich friend's house when invited; to your poor friend's without invitation.
Portuguese
I meant to cross myself and put out one of my eyes.
Portuguese
Who faints not, achieves.
Portuguese
All bite the bitten dog.
Portuguese