Chi fa da sé fa per tre. — Italian Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“Chi fa da sé fa per tre.”
“He who does it himself does the work of three.”

A traditional Italian saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

This traditional Italian proverb highlights the value of self-reliance. It suggests that relying on your own efforts yields better and faster results than delegating to others, who may lack your dedication or care. By taking full responsibility for a task, an individual can work with the efficiency, focus, and effectiveness equivalent to three people combined.

This is a traditional Italian folk saying with a long history of oral transmission. Its exact origin and date are unknown, but it has been widely used across Italy for generations to encourage personal enterprise and independence.

People often hang this print in a home office or workshop to encourage independence and a strong work ethic.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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