Spanish proverb of the day: ‘Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse’ — Value the gesture more than the material quality of what you receive
Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse You are handed a gift, something you did not ask for, did not bargain for, and did not earn in that moment. You unwrap it, pause, and then start inspecting its flaws. That quiet pause is exactly what the old Spanish proverb warns against: “A caballo…