Colombian sayings

"mas sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo"

the devil's wisdom comes from experience not from being the devil

"entre dicho y el hecho hay un largo trecho"

There is a big gulf between what is said and what is actually done.

"cada oveja con su pareja"

stick with your own kind ex. rich with the rich poor with the poor

"El que no llora no mama"

He who does not cry will not suckle. Spanish version of the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

"No saques la lengua a pasear"

Don't take your tongue out for a stroll, be careful with what you say

Rebecca P. Rollins