με πορδές δεν βάφονται αβγά
Greek
Etymology
The literal meaning is "With farts, eggs can't be/aren't dyed".
Proverb
με πορδές δεν βάφονται αβγά • (me pordés den váfontai avgá)
- (colloquial, humorous) A task can't be completed correctly if one doesn't work hard or do all that is necessary.