Traços e Qualidades Humanas - Sinceridade e Insinceridade

used to suggest that honest feedback or reprimand, even if it may be initially unpleasant, holds more value and benefit than false or empty gestures

a carranca de um amigo é melhor que o sorriso de um tolo

used to imply that kind words or flattery from someone does not necessarily indicate true friendship

nem todos são amigos que nos falam de maneira justa

used to warn against the potential harm caused by those who pretend to be friends but have ulterior motives, as they can deceive and betray a person from within

não tema o inimigo que te ataca, mas sim o amigo falso que te abraça

used to imply that it is more dangerous to have friends who pretend to be loyal while secretly betraying you than to have enemies who are open about their hostility towards you

falsos amigos são muito piores que inimigos declarados

used to emphasize that empty words or flattery are not sufficient to accomplish a task or reach a goal; rather, it is the action and effort that count

belas palavras não passarão manteiga em pastinacas

used to advise that while flattering words may be pleasant to hear, one should not take them too seriously or believe them blindly

a bajulação, assim como o perfume, deve ser cheirada, mas não engolida

used to suggest that copying or imitating someone else's behavior or style is a way of paying them a compliment or showing admiration for them