Чем дальше в лес, тем больше дров
With accent marks:
Чем да́льше в лес, тем бо́льше дров.
Translation:
The further into the forest, the more firewood is there.
Meaning:
The deeper you delve into anything, the more difficulties, surprises, complications previously hidden are revealed.
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The beauty of a debt is its payment
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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Repetition is the mother of learning.
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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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Без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда
Without labor, you can not even catch a fish in the pond.
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The forbidden fruit is sweet.
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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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