A piece of bread in your pocket is better than a feather in your hat.
More Swedish Proverbs:
As the master sleeps, the servant dreams.Swedish
A peacock has too little in its head and too much in its tail.
Swedish
Choose your bedfellows by day.
Swedish
Love has produced some heroes but even more idiots.
Swedish
A child is a certain sorrow and uncertain joy.
Swedish
Sweep first before your own door, before you sweep the doorsteps of your neighbors.
Swedish