A big ship needs a big voyage.

What it means

Great ability calls for great tasks. A large ship kept in a small harbour is wasted. If you have the capacity, go after the open water.

The source

"A big ship needs a big voyage." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Ranks — Estates" («Звания — Сословия»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Большому кораблю большое плаванье."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Ranks — Estates" («Звания — Сословия»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "A big ship needs a big voyage." mean?

Great ability calls for great tasks. A large ship kept in a small harbour is wasted. If you have the capacity, go after the open water.

Who said "A big ship needs a big voyage."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Ranks — Estates" («Звания — Сословия»).

What is the original Russian?

Большому кораблю большое плаванье. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"A big ship needs a big voyage." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Ranks — Estates" («Звания — Сословия»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-big-ship-needs-a-big-voyage