Worth makes the man and want of it the fellow.
More Mexican Proverbs:
Not all that glitters is gold.Mexican
He who strikes first, strikes twice.
Mexican
He who makes more of you than usual either designs to cheat you or wants your assistance.
Mexican
He who knows nothing neither doubts nor fears anything.
Mexican
An empty bag will not stay up.
Mexican
Since excuses were invented, no one is ever in the wrong.
Mexican