Ndebele - Zimbabwe - Ndebele
The field rewards the hand, not the wish (Ndebele seed expression 45)
The field rewards the hand, not the wish
Meaning
Results follow action, not desire alone.
Literal translation
field rewards hand
Usage example
Work for it; the field rewards the hand, not the wish.
Work for it; the field rewards the hand, not the wish.
Cultural context
Additive seed entry for Ndebele / Ndebele. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.