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Iku macja, lozin minjtë.

“When the cat is away, the mice will play.”

People break rules or misbehave once those in authority are no longer watching.

— Traditional Albania Wisdom, Albania

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Albania

Asnjëri nuk mund t'i shërbejë dy zotërinjve.

“No one can serve two masters.”

A person cannot devote full loyalty to two conflicting causes or masters at once.

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Çdo njeri ndërton fatin e vet.

“Every man builds his own fate.”

A person's destiny is shaped chiefly by their own actions and choices.

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Fillimi i mbarë është gjysma e punës.

“A good beginning is half the work.”

Starting a task well makes the rest of it much easier to finish.

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Mali me mal nuk piqet, njeriu me njeriun piqet.

“Mountain never meets mountain, but man meets man.”

Two mountains can never come together, but people's paths cross again and again — so treat everyone with care.

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Matë tre herë, prit një herë.

“Measure three times, cut once.”

Careful preparation prevents costly mistakes.

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Më mirë syri sesa nami.

“Better to lose the eye than the honor.”

Personal dignity and reputation are worth more than physical comfort or safety.

Source: Traditional Albania proverb, public-domain oral tradition