To the child and the little bird, God catches the fall.
More Portuguese Proverbs:
Better anticipate than be anticipated.Portuguese
The tired mare goes willingly to grass.
Portuguese
Old donkeys do not learn languages.
Portuguese
Think of many things, do only one.
Portuguese
One good word puts out the flames better than a bucket of water.
Portuguese
Though the mastiff be gentle, yet bite him not by the lip.
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