Wisdom & ProverbsTraditional
“Not everything that shines is gold.
— Portuguese proverb
Portuguese proverb; original: “Nem tudo que reluz é ouro.” (Wikiquote: Portuguese proverbs)
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- Portuguese proverb; original: “Nem tudo que reluz é ouro.” (Wikiquote: Portuguese proverbs)
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