Quien quando puede no quiere, quando quiere no puede. He that will not when he can, cannot when he will.
Quien quiere medrar, iglesia, ó mar, ó casa real. He who would thrive must follow the church, the sea, or the king’s service.
Quien quiere tomar, conviénele dar. He who would take must give.
Quien quiere vivir sano, la ropa de invierno traiga en verano. He that would be healthy must wear his winter clothes in summer.
Quien quisiere muger hermosa, el sabado la escoja. He that would have a beautiful wife should choose her on a Saturday.
Quien quisiere mula sin tacha, ándese á pie. He who wants a mule without fault must walk on foot.
Quien quisiere vivir sano, coma poco y cene temprano. He that would be healthy, must eat temperately, and sup early.
Quien quita la ocasion, quita el pecado. He who avoids the temptation avoids the sin.
Quien ramo pone, su vino quiere vender. He who hangs out a branch wants to sell his wine.