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  What it means

  “It’s not saints who make pots.” Ordinary people do ordinary work — you don’t need to be exceptional or specially gifted to do something. Anyone can learn a craft or skill.

  English equivalent

  It's not rocket science.

  Vocabulary

  • święty — saint, holy person
  • garnek — pot
  • lepić — to mould, to shape, to make (by hand)

  Grammar note

  'Święci' is the nominative plural of 'święty'. 'Garnki' is the accusative plural of 'garnek'. 'Lepią' is the third-person plural present of 'lepić'.

  Cultural context

  Often used to encourage someone who feels unqualified to try something new — a reassurance that skill comes with practice, not divine gift.

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