“The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.”
Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (widely used across Latin America)
The words of Chile
Chile — quotes, proverbs & wisdom
Real words from the people of Chile, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.
“He who rises early, God helps.”
Al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
“Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.”
A caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
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“In a closed mouth, no flies enter.”
En boca cerrada no entran moscas.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
“A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying.”
Más vale pájaro en mano que cien volando.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
“A barking dog does not bite.”
Perro que ladra no muerde.
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Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
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“Rising very early does not make the dawn come sooner.”
No por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
“He who laughs last, laughs best.”
El que ríe último, ríe mejor.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
“Tell me who you walk with, and I'll tell you who you are.”
Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
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“Water that you should not drink, let it flow.”
Agua que no has de beber, déjala correr.
Traditional Chile Wisdom
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)