No bees, no honey, no work, no money. 
Meaning and origin
This proverb is a reminder of the importance of hard work and productivity in order to achieve success and financial stability. It emphasizes the idea that without putting in effort and dedication, one cannot expect to reap the rewards.
The origin of this proverb stems from the traditional association of bees with hard work and productivity. Bees are known for their industrious nature and the valuable honey they produce through their labor. The proverb serves as a metaphor for the importance of diligence and perseverance in achieving one's goals.
Proverbs on a similar topic
- Where there's a Will, there's a way.
- Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
- Every man for himself, and God for us all.
- Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.
- No pains, no gains.
- God helps them that help themselves.
- Poverty is the reward of idleness.
- Never put off till tomorrow What may be done today.
- Who lives by hope, will die by hunger.
- Get thy spindle and thy distaff ready and God will send thee flax.
- While it is fine weather mend your sails.
Related proverbs
Similar proverbs in the same language
English
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He who would catch fish must not mind getting wet.
Similar proverbs in another language
Latin
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Labor omnia vincit.
Work conquers all.
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Qui vitat molam, vitat farinam.
He who avoids the mill, avoids the flour.
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Nulla valent opera, si quae deest opera.
No works are worth if there is a lack of works.
French
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On n'a rien sans peine.
No pain, no gain.
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Pas de plaisir sans peine.
No pleasure without pain.
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Nul bien sans peine.
No good without pain.
German
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Ohne Fleiß kein Preis.
No pain, no gain.
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Fleiß bringt Brot, Faulheit Not.
Diligence brings bread, laziness hardship.
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Fleiß bricht Eis.
Diligence breaks ice.
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Fleißige Hand baut Leut' und Land.
Diligent hand builds people and land.
Czech
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Bez práce nejsou koláče.
No work, no cake.
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Bez práce není ovoce.
Without work there is no fruit.
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Bez píle nedojdeš cíle.
Without diligence, you won't reach your goal.