Más vale tarde que nunca.
“Better late than never.”
Doing something late is still better than never doing it at all.
— Traditional Colombia Wisdom, Colombia
Source: Traditional Colombian/Spanish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Taking on too many things at once means you do none of them well.
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A shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.
If you are not alert and diligent, you will lose your opportunity.
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Better to be alone than in bad company.
It is preferable to be by yourself than to keep company that harms you.
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To a good listener, few words will do.
An intelligent person needs only a hint to understand the full message.
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The early riser gets God's help.
Those who start early and work hard are rewarded.
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Tell me who you walk with and I'll tell you who you are.
You are judged and shaped by the company you keep.
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