Even smiths become smiths by learning.

What it means

No master was born one. Even the most skilled craftsmen started as beginners who kept at it. Be willing to learn.

The source

"Even smiths become smiths by learning." This Finnish proverb is recorded in Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 110. Translated from the original Finnish by Spartan Surfers.

"Oppien ne sepätkin tulevat."

Original Finnish, Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 110. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Even smiths become smiths by learning." mean?

No master was born one. Even the most skilled craftsmen started as beginners who kept at it. Be willing to learn.

Who said "Even smiths become smiths by learning."?

Finnish proverb. Source: Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 110.

What is the original Finnish?

Oppien ne sepätkin tulevat. Translated from the original Finnish by Spartan Surfers.

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"Even smiths become smiths by learning." (Finnish proverb, Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 110, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/even-smiths-become-smiths-by-learning