Sayings of Portuguese Origin
A busy mother makes slothful daughters.
Portuguese Proverb – [Mothers]


An empty purse and a new house make a man wise, but too late.
Portuguese Proverb – [Borrowing]


Beauty is a good letter of introduction.
Portuguese Proverb – [Beauty]


Beware of silent dogs and still waters.
Portuguese Proverb – [Caution]


Change yourself, change your fortunes.
Portuguese Proverb – [Change]


Good management is better than good income.
Portuguese Proverb – [Money]


Live to live and you will learn to live.
Portuguese Proverb – [Self-improvement]


Peace with a club in hand is war.
Portuguese Proverb – [Peace]


Stumbling is not falling.
Portuguese Proverb – [Adversity]


Tell your friend a lie. If he keeps it secret, then tell him the truth.
Portuguese Proverb – [Secrets]


There is a remedy for everything; it is called death.
Portuguese Proverb – [Death and Dying]