Portuguese proverbs by Egle Gaigalaite

· Quem semeia colhe.

You reap what you sow.

Ką pasėsi, tą ir pjausi.

· Mais vale só que mal acompanhado

Rather alone than in bad company

Geriau būti vienam, negu blogoj draugijoj.

· Tal pai, tal filho.

Like father, like son.

Koks tėvas, toks sūnus.

Well, it was easier to choose those proverbs that are more or less commonly known in all the world. But after reading more portuguese proverbs, it can be said that even they signify the usual wisdom of mankind, it‘s formulation is the most interesting aspect as in my opinion it reflects the features of portuguese culture.