A piece of bread in the pocket is better than a feather in the hat.
More Swedish Proverbs:
Worry gives a small thing a big shadow.Swedish
Children act in the village as they have learned at home.
Swedish
Charity does not lessen you, going to church does not hinder you.
Swedish
When the child is weened, the nurse is fired.
Swedish
The modest one gets nothing.
Swedish
The public is an animal with many heads.
Swedish