Þeir fiska sem róa — Icelandic Saying Tee

Þeir fiska sem róa
Literally: “Those who row are the ones who catch fish.”

Effort brings results. The original hustle-culture quote, ca. 1200 AD.

Part of our Old Sayings, Literally collection — real Icelandic proverbs with their gloriously literal English translations. Printed on demand on a soft unisex tee and shipped worldwide.