Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Farming takes more than wanting to plant; it takes grueling work.
- Literal wording
The land is not a matter of desire; it is a pounding on the kidneys.
- Meaning and lesson
Wanting to cultivate land is not enough. Farming demands strenuous physical effort.
- When it is used
Said to temper enthusiasm for farming by stressing how hard it is to work the land.
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