Ni poco ni demasiado [English translation]

Not always wins distance

the man who walks more.

Sometimes, by ignorance,

walking becomes routine.

Not by wearing out the shoes

more is known of the life.

Neither little nor too much

everything is a question of measure.

Not always wastes his time

the man who spends too much time

There is no need to bid untimely

to win the auction.

The hours of the hustler

are always lost hours.

Neither little nor too much

everything is a question of measure.

the man is not always satisfied

with what he has.

If there are many rights,

many also the duties.

Sometimes the most desired

is a rotten fruit.

Neither little nor too much

everything is a question of measure.

It is not always the soft beard

that is shaved best.

For a good razor

no matter the harsh beard

it depends if sharpener knows

how to do the sharpening

Neither little nor too much

everything is a question of measure.

• Artist:Alberto Cortez
• Album:Ni poco ni demasiado (1973)