This Spanish saying translates to 'he who pays what he owes, knows what he has'. It means that only when you fulfill your obligations, can you truly know and appreciate what is yours.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre paga sus deudas a tiempo, él entiende bien 'el que paga lo que debe, sabe lo que tiene'.
- English: Juan always pays his debts on time, he understands well 'he who pays what he owes, knows what he has'.