Store is no sore.

Meaning: Abundance acquired through prudent saving prevents the pain of future scarcity and want.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

Straight trees have crooked roots. — Trees growing perfectly upright often develop twisted root systems compensating for soil…
No striving against the stream. — Futile effort exhausts you; accepting circumstances' natural flow preserves energy for wh…
Little strokes fell great oaks. — Persistent small efforts accumulate to accomplish what seems impossible through sheer rep…
Light suppers make long lives. — Eating lightly in evenings prevents digestive strain that shortens lifespan through overw…
Sure bind, sure find. — Securing something carefully ensures you can locate it reliably later when needed.
Sweep before your own door. — Address your own faults and shortcomings before criticizing or interfering in others' aff…

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