Provençal expression

Vau miès uno pichoto bono acioun qu'uno grando bono entencioun

Wisdom

Literal translation

a small good deed is worth more than a great good intention

Meaning

a small good deed is worth more than a great good intention

Explanation

Literally, a small good deed is worth more than a great good intention. A saying that values concrete action over intention alone.

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