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Situações e Estados - Equilíbrio e Moderação

Explore provérbios ingleses sobre equilíbrio e moderação, incluindo “há medida em todas as coisas” e “antes tarde do que nunca”.

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a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men

used to imply that taking a break from serious matters to enjoy some playfulness can be beneficial and even wise

um pouco de bobagem de vez em quando, é apreciado pelos homens mais sábios

um pouco de bobagem de vez em quando, é apreciado pelos homens mais sábios

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a little of what you fancy does you good

used to suggest that indulging in small amounts of something enjoyable or desired can have positive effects on one's well-being, emphasizing the value of moderation

um pouco do que você gosta te faz bem

um pouco do que você gosta te faz bem

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better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us

used to imply that it is better to have a modest or moderate amount of something than to have too much of it, which may lead to negative consequences or harm

melhor um pequeno fogo para nos aquecer do que um grande para nos queimar

melhor um pequeno fogo para nos aquecer do que um grande para nos queimar

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better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Antes tarde do que nunca

Antes tarde do que nunca

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eat at pleasure, drink with measure

used to advise that it is acceptable to indulge in eating to one's satisfaction, but it is important to control alcohol intake to avoid harmful effects on one's health

coma com prazer, beba com medida

coma com prazer, beba com medida

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enough is as good as a feast

used to suggest that having just enough of something is preferable to having too much of it, emphasizing the value of moderation and contentment over excess

o suficiente é tão bom quanto um banquete

o suficiente é tão bom quanto um banquete

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the half is better than the whole

used to suggest that having a smaller portion of something can be more beneficial or valuable and less overwhelming or burdensome than having the entire thing

a metade é melhor que o todo

a metade é melhor que o todo

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honey in excess is no longer sweet

used to imply that even the most pleasurable or enjoyable things can lose their appeal if they are overindulged in or taken to extremes

mel em excesso não é mais doce

mel em excesso não é mais doce

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it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to) skin it

used to emphasize that a good leader takes care of those they are responsible for, by taking only what is necessary and not exploiting or harming them

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keep no more cats than can catch mice

used to suggest that one should not keep more resources, tools, or employees than are necessary to accomplish a task or objective, as it can be wasteful and inefficient

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there is measure in all things

used to emphasize that moderation and balance are important in all aspects of life

há medida em todas as coisas

há medida em todas as coisas

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eat to live, not live to eat

used to emphasize the importance of moderation in eating and treating food as fuel for the body rather than a source of constant pleasure or comfort

coma para viver, não viva para comer

coma para viver, não viva para comer

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little and often fills the purse

used to advise that consistent, small efforts can lead to significant results over time, as regular small savings can accumulate to create a considerable amount of wealth

pouco e muitas vezes enche a bolsa

pouco e muitas vezes enche a bolsa

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life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch

used to suggest that when faced with difficult tasks or challenges, it is easier to tackle them in small, manageable steps rather than trying to handle everything at once

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moderation in all things

used to imply that excess or deficiency in any area can lead to negative consequences, and that finding a proper balance is the key to a healthy and fulfilling life

moderação em todas as coisas

moderação em todas as coisas

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meat and mass never hindered man

used to imply that it is possible to find a balance between satisfying material needs and nurturing one's spiritual or emotional well-being

carne e massa nunca atrapalharam o homem

carne e massa nunca atrapalharam o homem

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all work and no play makes Jack (become) a dull boy

used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

todo trabalho e nenhuma diversão fazem Jack se tornar um garoto chato

todo trabalho e nenhuma diversão fazem Jack se tornar um garoto chato

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