proverb · Words worth keeping
Store is no sore.
Store is no sore.
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Having a useful reserve is presented as an advantage rather than a burden. The saying encourages provision, but its absolute claim overlooks storage, maintenance and the possibility of keeping more than a purpose needs.
Example
A club keeps a labelled box of replacement display clips but reviews spare materials that occupy needed storage without a likely use.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The proverb denies that store creates a sore, praising what is available for a later need. A useful reading asks which resources are worth retaining and how they would be used. A reserve can make an arrangement less dependent on a last-minute supply, but it may also take space or attention needed elsewhere. Keeping an item without a plausible purpose is different from preparing for an identified requirement. The saying should not make accumulation an aim in itself. Its point is the possible value of provision, assessed alongside the practical work of holding and maintaining what has been set aside.
When to use it
Use it when a purposeful reserve can help meet a later need.
Keep in mind
Reserves carry costs; assess purpose, storage and maintenance rather than praising all accumulation.
An interpretation of the words, not a claim about their earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Date unknown
- Culture
- English