La curiosidad mató al gato. — Spanish Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“La curiosidad mató al gato.”
“Curiosity killed the cat.”

A traditional Spanish saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

This classic proverb acts as a traditional warning against unnecessary meddling and excessive prying. It suggests that investigating matters that do not concern you can lead to unexpected trouble or harm. While curiosity is often seen as a virtue that drives learning, the phrase highlights its dangerous side, reminding us to balance our desire for knowledge with prudence and careful self-preservation.

This traditional proverb is widely used across both Spanish and English traditions. While the Spanish phrase has long warned against curiosity, earlier English variants from the sixteenth century originally blamed care or worry for the cat's demise.

People often hang this print in a home office or hallway as a playful reminder to stay focused.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
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Designs available

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