el que no chilla no mama

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “he who doesn't cry, doesn't suckle (suck milk)”.

Proverb

el que no chilla no mama

  1. (colloquial) someone who does not express their needs or desires may not obtain them; a closed mouth doesn't get fed.
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