Brazil Proverbs (10)

Quem não tem cão caça com gato.

“Who doesn't have a dog hunts with a cat.”

When you lack the ideal resource, you make do with whatever means are available.

De grão em grão, a galinha enche o papo.

“Grain by grain, the hen fills her belly.”

Great results are achieved gradually through small, persistent steps.

Águas passadas não movem moinhos.

“Past waters do not turn mills.”

There is no use dwelling on things that are over and done with.

Cavalo dado não se olha os dentes.

“One does not look at the teeth of a gift horse.”

You should be grateful for a gift and not criticize its quality.

Quem tem boca vai a Roma.

“Whoever has a mouth reaches Rome.”

If you are willing to ask questions, you can find your way to anything.

A pressa é inimiga da perfeição.

“Haste is the enemy of perfection.”

Rushing a task usually spoils its quality.

Em casa de ferreiro, espeto de pau.

“In the blacksmith's house, the skewer is made of wood.”

People often lack in their own home the very thing they provide expertly to others.

Filho de peixe, peixinho é.

“Child of a fish, a little fish it is.”

Children tend to resemble their parents in traits and behavior.

Quem espera sempre alcança.

“Whoever waits always reaches.”

Patience and perseverance eventually lead to the desired result.

Deus ajuda quem cedo madruga.

“God helps those who rise early.”

Diligence and an early start bring good fortune and success.