Mas Sabe - El Diablo ((better))

Do you have a personal experience where an elder’s advice proved wiser than your own instincts? Share it in the comments below—and remember: más sabe el diablo.

: A condensed version of the show was produced, whittling down the original 182 episodes to approximately 120 for certain markets. Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo (2018) - Letterboxd Mas Sabe el Diablo

The phrase "Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo" is a classic Spanish proverb that translates to "The devil knows more because he is old than because he is the devil". It serves as a reminder that experience and time are often greater teachers than raw talent or status. Do you have a personal experience where an

The proverb works when age is paired with . An old fool is still a fool. The devil is wise because he paid attention while he aged. This is the unspoken second half of the saying: Experience only teaches those who are willing to learn. Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo (2018) -

Translated into English, this renders as:

It can be used by an elder to modestly explain how they solved a problem. "I didn't use magic or superhuman strength; I just used the experience of my years."

The telenovela introduced the saying to millions of non-native speakers, cementing it in pop culture. However, remember: the proverb existed for centuries before the soap opera.