🗣️ Portugal: “Whoever has a mouth (can ask the way and) reaches Rome”

Portuguese proverb · Europe

Quem tem boca vai a Roma

quem tem boca vai a roma

“Whoever has a mouth (can ask the way and) reaches Rome”

A willingness to ask and speak up gets you anywhere — using your voice solves problems.

About this proverb

This saying belongs to the oral tradition of Portugal, a country in Europe. Read the full collection of Portugal proverbs, or explore the Proverbs of the World index.

Para dor aguda, remédio amargo

para dor aguda, remédio amargo

“For a sharp pain, a bitter cure”

Hard situations call for unpleasant remedies — the medicine you need is rarely sweet.

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