Quien siembra recoge.
“He who sows, reaps.”
The results a person receives in life are shaped by the effort and actions they put in.
— Traditional Chile Wisdom, Chile
Source: Traditional Chilean proverb, public-domain oral tradition (pan-Hispanic refrán)
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The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.
If you become complacent or inattentive, you will lose your opportunity or be left behind.
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He who rises early, God helps.
Those who start early and work diligently are rewarded for their effort.
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Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Accept a gift graciously without criticizing its value or quality.
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In a closed mouth, no flies enter.
Staying silent keeps you out of trouble; sometimes it is wiser to say nothing.
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A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying.
A certain small gain is better than the mere possibility of a larger uncertain one.
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A barking dog does not bite.
People who make the loudest threats are often the least likely to act on them.
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