Russian proverb of the week
Лучше поздно, чем никогда
With accent marks:
Лу́чше по́здно, чем никогда́.
Translation:
Better late than never.
Meaning:
This saying has analogues in many languages and its meaning is clear: it is often better to do something late than not to do it at all.
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They do not seek good from good.
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Forewarned is forearmed.
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Лучше один раз увидеть, чем сто раз услышать
Better to see once than hear a hundred times.
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The eyes are scared, but the hands are doing.
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Что имеем – не храним, а потерявши – плачем
We don't appreciate what we have but we cry when we lose it.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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You can't command to the heart.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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