"más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo" meaning in Spanish

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, “the Devil knows more from old age than from being the Devil”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|the Devil knows more from old age than from being the Devil}} “the Devil knows more from old age than from being the Devil”, {{lit|the Devil knows more from old age than from being the Devil}} Literally, “the Devil knows more from old age than from being the Devil” Head templates: {{head|es|proverb}} más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo
  1. (idiomatic) wisdom comes with age; you can't put an old head on young shoulders Tags: idiomatic Related terms: la cabeza blanca y el seso por venir
    Sense id: en-más_sabe_el_diablo_por_viejo_que_por_diablo-es-proverb-W3Yf3Aes Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header, Spanish proverbs

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