ProverbsWork & money
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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- el que no a·rries·ga no ga·na
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More sayings: Work & money
- El que no se arriesga no pasa el río.You have to take risks to get anywhere.
- El que quiere celeste, que le cueste.If you want something good, be ready to work or pay for it.
- El que quiere camarones, que se moje los calzones.If you want something, you have to get your hands dirty.
- El que tiene tienda, que la atienda.Look after your own business yourself.
- Plata llama plata.Money makes money.
- El que parte y reparte se queda con la mejor parte.Whoever divides things up keeps the best piece.