Делу время, потехе час
With accent marks:
Де́лу вре́мя, поте́хе час.
Translation:
Time for business, an hour for fun.
Meaning:
This is the expression of the Russian Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629 - 1676) written by him in a book dedicated to falconry.
Meaning: most of the time shoud be dedicated to business (work) and duties, and less time - to entertainment.
It is usually said as a reminder to a person who, having fun, forgets about his duties.
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There are no friends for taste and color.
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When the job is done, you can go for a walk.
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Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
One head is good, but two ones are better.
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Patience and labor will grind everything.
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Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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With a darling, even a hut is a paradise.
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There is no bad withouth good.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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