They can be relished, memorised, quoted in Spanish and English, tested on friends, and finally evaluated in one's own life. Proverbs are like gospel teachings. Like the church, Dichos offer a sort of sanctuary, a place we can always return to. Perhaps that's why they maintain such a strong hold on us throughout life. Mexican dichos are commonly used in the home by parents.
Fathers can have one for every occasion.
A Mexican friend told me that his mother and grandmother used them to emphasise an important point they felt they were not qualified to talk about on their own. Qualified or not, I certainly know that a few good Spanish dichos would be useful in the raising my three kids. Perhaps if I had started using Spanish dichos when my children balked at eating something they didn't like.