This phrase literally translates to 'he who sows thorns should not expect to harvest flowers.' It is used to mean that one's actions dictate their results, similar to the English phrase 'you reap what you sow.'
Examples
- Spanish: No puedes tratar mal a todos y esperar que te traten bien. Recuerda, el que siembra espinas que no espere cosechar flores.
- English: You can't treat everyone poorly and expect to be treated well. Remember, he who sows thorns should not expect to harvest flowers.