If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Meaning: Don't change something that's working well.

Origin: American English, attributed to Bert Lance in 1977.

Translations

• French: Si ça marche, n'y touche pas (literally: If it works, don't touch it)
• Spanish: Si funciona, no lo toques (literally: If it works, don't touch it)
• Japanese: 壊れていないなら直すな (Kowarete inai nara naosu na) (literally: If it's not broken, don't fix it)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• Money doesn't grow on trees — Money is hard to earn and should be spent wisely.
• When in Rome, do as the Romans do — Adapt to local customs when visiting a new place.
• Keep your friends close and your enemies closer — It's wise to monitor those who might harm you.
• Jack of all trades, master of none — Versatility can come at the cost of expertise.
• Haste makes waste — Rushing leads to mistakes and wasted effort.
• Don't cry over spilled milk — Don't worry about things that have already happened.

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