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salga el sol por donde quiera

Meaning: It does not matter what happens or what difficulties arise; one will accept whatever comes.

Language: Spanish

Literally: let the sun rise wherever it wants

Category: Nature

Origin: The image is of the sun rising unpredictably from any direction—nature takes its course regardless of human preference or planning.

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