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chi non semina non raccoglie

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Italian

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Etymology

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

Proverb

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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
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References

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