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Virtud & Vicio - Verdad y Engaño

Sumérgete en los proverbios ingleses que representan la verdad y el engaño, como "los gatos esconden sus garras" y "la fama común rara vez es culpable".

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Virtue & Vice
every light is not the sun

used to suggest that not everything or everyone that appears impressive or promising is truly exceptional or trustworthy

No todo lo que impresiona tiene verdadero valor

No todo lo que impresiona tiene verdadero valor

Ex: I try not to judge a book by its cover, because every light is not the sun and sometimes the most unassuming things can be the most impressive. 
cats hide their claws

used to suggest that individuals may conceal their true power, skills, or motives, acting in a seemingly harmless or innocent manner while keeping their true nature or abilities hidden

Las personas pueden ocultar sus verdaderas capacidades o intenciones

Las personas pueden ocultar sus verdaderas capacidades o intenciones

Ex: The politician maintained a pleasant facade but his opponents knew that cats hide their claws, so they remained wary of his true motives and ambitions. 
cheaters never win (and|,) winners never cheat

used to imply that cheating or cutting corners may lead to short-term gains, but in the long run, it is not a sustainable or effective strategy for achieving success

Hacer trampa no es un camino duradero al éxito

Hacer trampa no es un camino duradero al éxito

Ex: Susan saw a colleague take credit for another's work but still get passed over for promotion, confirming that cheaters never win and winners never cheat. 
cheats (shall|) never prosper

used to imply that dishonest or unethical behavior ultimately leads to failure or negative consequences

La deshonestidad acaba trayendo malas consecuencias

La deshonestidad acaba trayendo malas consecuencias

Ex: Some businesses think that cutting corners and ignoring safety regulations will save them money, but in reality, it will only lead to accidents and lawsuits – cheats never prosper. 
children and fools (both|) tell the truth

used to suggest that children and fools, who may lack social filters or awareness of consequences, are more likely to speak the truth without pretense or deceit

Los niños y los necios suelen decir la verdad sin filtros

Los niños y los necios suelen decir la verdad sin filtros

Ex: When my young daughter innocently informed her grandmother that she had a "big belly," it was a reminder that children and fools tell the truth. 
no truth, no crown

used to emphasize that honesty, integrity, and adherence to moral principles are essential for achieving and maintaining success, respect, and authority

El éxito duradero requiere verdad e integridad

El éxito duradero requiere verdad e integridad

Ex: The CEO of the company knew that no truth, no crown, and thus made sure that the company always operated with honesty and integrity. 
(tell|speak) the truth and shame the devil

used to urge people to be honest, even if it may not be to their advantage, in order to expose and defeat dishonesty or wrongdoing

Di la verdad aunque te perjudique

Di la verdad aunque te perjudique

Ex: The teacher encouraged their students to tell the truth and shame the devil, even if it meant admitting to cheating or plagiarism. 
common fame is seldom to blame

used to suggest that widely held opinions or reputations are often based on some level of truth or accuracy, but it does not necessarily imply that negative opinions are always justified or deserved

La opinión general suele tener algo de verdad

La opinión general suele tener algo de verdad

Ex: In my experience, common fame is seldom to blame.  When something is widely praised, it's usually because it has genuine merit 
honesty is the best policy

used to emphasize that it is always better to tell the truth, even if it may be difficult or inconvenient

La honestidad es la mejor política

La honestidad es la mejor política

Ex: "The mother reminded her child that honesty is the best policy, and encouraged him to tell the truth even if he was afraid of getting into trouble." 
truth (often|) lies at the bottom of a well

used to imply that discovering the truth requires effort and persistence, as the truth may not be immediately apparent or easily accessible

Encontrar la verdad requiere esfuerzo y perseverancia

Encontrar la verdad requiere esfuerzo y perseverancia

Ex: "The teacher reminded her students that truth lies at the bottom of a well, and encouraged them to be persistent in their efforts to seek out the truth." 
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