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 regalado no le mires el diente.” In simple English, it translates to “Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse.” The idea is straightforward but deeply human: when something is given freely, it is better to receive it with gratitude than to criticise its imperfections.
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