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.
Other Russian proverbs
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They do not seek good from good.
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Век живи, век учись, а дураком помрёшь
Live for a century, learn for a century, but die being a fool anyway.
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Кабы знал, где упасть, так соломки бы подстелил
If I knew where I would fall, I would lay some straw there.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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In a quiet whirlpool, demons live.
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