chi non semina non raccoglie

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “(he) who does not sow does not gather”.

Proverb

chi non semina non raccoglie

  1. you don't get something for nothing (people who do not work hard cannot expect to be successful)
    Synonym: chi dorme non piglia pesci

References

  • seminare in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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