In English language
He who cannot dance and play, no true worker e'er can be.
Ioan Slavici, translated by Andreea Florescu
The original in Romanian language
In German language
Wer nicht spielen kann, hat auch mit der Arbeit nichts am Hut.
Ioan Slavici, translated by Monica Stinghe
In French language
Celui qui ne sait pas jouer, n'a rien à voir avec le travail.
Ioan Slavici, translated by Alex Bodoli
In Spanish language
In Italian language
Chi non sa giocare né danzare, non potrà mai essere un vero lavoratore.
Ioan Slavici, translated by Eliza Biță