Jul 21, 2021 16:17
3 yrs ago
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Arabic term

قليل دائم خير من كثير منقطع

Arabic to English Art/Literary Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
I'm searching for an idiom or a proverb which could be an equivalent to this saying. Please provide a reference.

لا تستهن أبدا بمقولة "قليل دائم خير من كثير منقطع"، فقليل من العمل على فترات طويلة يؤدي إلى نتائج لم تكن تتخيل أن تصل إليها

Proposed translations

+1
3 hrs
Selected

Slow and steady wins the race

It just came in my mind as it is commonly understood by the natives.
Peer comment(s):

agree Abd Alrahman Almidani : It also fits the context.
1 hr
Thanks :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you Iman :)"
16 hrs

The best of deeds are those that are performed regularly and consistently, even if they are few in n

Maybe take inspiration from the hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH) in which this concept is mentioned or alluded to. For example:

https://www.abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2016/06/10/b...

https://www.abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2015/09/14/b...

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Note added at 16 hrs (2021-07-22 08:23:22 GMT)
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I didn't realize my answer got cut off above:

"The best of deeds are those that are performed regularly and consistently, even if they are few in number."
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22 hrs

A little lasting earning is better than too much of disdiscontinuouse

To earn a little daily is better than earning a lot that never last.
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+3
7 mins

Doing a little bit everyday is more important than doing a lot someday

Doing a little bit everyday is more important than doing a lot someday
John Maxwell

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Note added at 1 day 2 hrs (2021-07-22 18:43:21 GMT)
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John Maxwell's say reflect the same idea of continuous doing. There is no race in the good actions.

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Note added at 1 day 12 hrs (2021-07-23 04:22:52 GMT) Post-grading
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My answer is a proposition, we are not in a race ;-)
Note from asker:
What do you think of of our colleague's translation? I'm asking you because I don't rely on peer agreements, unfortunately. Prov. If you work slowly but constantly, you will succeed better than if you work fast for a short while and do not continue. https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-samsung-rev2&source=android-browser&q=Slow+and+steady+wins+the+race
Thank you for your translation and reply. I was actually searching for an idiom as I indicated in my question. I wish I could choose your answer, too but unfortunately the website that doesn't provide this choice
Peer comment(s):

agree Abd Alrahman Almidani : https://www.sudaress.com/alrakoba/1050514
6 mins
شكرًا جزيلاً
agree Abdullah Ahmad
9 mins
شكرًا جزيلًا
agree Dalia Nour
1 hr
شكرًا جزيلاً
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