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.

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.

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.

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.

Matë tre herë, prit një herë.

“Measure three times, cut once.”

Careful preparation prevents costly mistakes.

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.