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a watched pot never boils in Spanish

a watched pot never boils in Spanish is quien espera, desespera.

a watched pot never boils in Spanish

quien espera, desespera
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A process appears to proceed more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.
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"a watched pot never boils" in Spanish is quien espera, desespera.

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