Что имеем – не храним, а потерявши – плачем
With accent marks:
Что име́ем – не храни́м, а потеря́вши – пла́чем.
Translation:
We don't appreciate what we have but we cry when we lose it.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb describes such a moment as realizing the true value of something only after its loss.
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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To live a life is not the same (not as easy) as to go through a field.
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Trust but verify.
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A holy place is never empty.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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Терпи, казак – атаманом станешь!
Be patient, Cossack - you will become an ataman!
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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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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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