Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Sense: Verified- English translation
Keep planting if you want to keep eating.
- Literal wording
Sow every day; eat every day.
- Meaning and lesson
Regular effort provides a continuing livelihood.
- When it is used
A way to encourage someone to work steadily rather than rely on a single burst of effort.
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