Mas Sabe El Diablo Qartulad Page

Thus, "old fox" works better because in Georgian folk tales, the fox is the archetypal cunning survivor—much like the devil in Spanish sayings. If you want to impress your Georgian friends by saying "mas sabe el diablo" in their language, here is a pronunciation aid:

მოხუცი მელა ხაფანგში არ მოხვდება. Transliteration: Mokhutsi mela khapangshi ar mokhvdeba. Meaning: An old fox does not get caught in a trap. mas sabe el diablo qartulad

| Aspect | Spain | Georgia | |--------|-------|---------| | | Central in Catholic theology—a fallen angel, tempter, cunning. | Less prominent; pre-Christian influence; ეშმაკი is more a mischievous spirit, not the ultimate evil. | | Proverbs with devil | Dozens: A más mal hombre, más diablo ; Diablo predicador . | Few; instead, foxes, snakes, and old wolves appear. | | Value of old age | Revered but mixed with humor about senility. | Deeply revered; Georgian elders ( ბებერი ) hold authoritative wisdom. | Thus, "old fox" works better because in Georgian

However, note that this is a direct translation that may sound artificial. A more natural Georgian proverb that captures the spirit of "mas sabe el diablo" is: Meaning: An old fox does not get caught in a trap