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Dievas duoda riešutus, bet sukąsti reikia pačiam.

“God gives the nuts, but you must crack them yourself.”

Opportunity may be given, but real reward still requires personal effort to obtain it.

— Traditional Lithuania Wisdom, Lithuania

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Lithuania

Kaip pasiklosi, taip išmiegosi.

“As you make your bed, so shall you sleep in it.”

The way you prepare for something determines the outcome you will experience.

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Lašas po lašo ir akmenį pratašo.

“Drop by drop wears away the stone.”

Small, persistent efforts can eventually accomplish even the hardest tasks.

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Ne viskas auksas, kas auksu žiba.

“Not all that glitters is gold.”

Appearances can be deceiving; something attractive is not always truly valuable.

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Rytas vakaro protingesnis.

“Morning is wiser than evening.”

Difficult decisions are best made after a night's rest, when the mind is clearer.

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Viena galva gerai, o dvi – geriau.

“One head is good, but two are better.”

Working together and sharing ideas produces better results than acting alone.

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Šaukštai geri po pietų.

“Spoons are good after dinner.”

Help or advice offered after the need has passed is of little use.

Source: Traditional Lithuania proverb, public-domain oral tradition