(The Devil Knows Best) is a widely popular Spanish-language telenovela produced by Telemundo . Spanning 182 episodes between 2009 and 2010, the series follows the life of Ángel Salvador , a talented thief known as "El Diablo," as he navigates a world of crime, betrayal, and a complicated search for his identity. Quick Facts Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance Original Run: February 12, 2010 Production Company: Telemundo Studios Episodes: 182 Main Cast: Jencarlos Canela , Gaby Espino , and Miguel Varoni Plot Summary and Origins
In the vast tapestry of Spanish-language proverbs, few phrases carry as much weight, wisdom, and cultural resonance as Literally translated, it means: "The devil knows more because he is old than because he is the devil."
Language is a repository of collective wisdom, and few idioms in the Spanish-speaking world carry as much weight, history, and narrative power as the phrase
"Y más sabe el diablo por viejo, que por diablo / Por eso respeto al que le ha dao' la calle"
In this context, even the Devil—a figure traditionally associated with supreme cunning and intellect—is not wise because of his demonic nature. He is wise because he has existed since the beginning of time. Therefore, he has seen everything there is to see.
