Дуракам закон не писан
With accent marks:
Дурака́м зако́н не пи́сан.
Translation:
Laws are not written for fools.
Meaning:
This proverb is remembered when someone tries to achieve their goal ignoring all conventions, rules and laws.
«Дуракам закон не писан, если писан, то не читан, если читан — то не понят, если понят — то не так, потому что он дурак.»
"Law is not written for fools, if it is written, then it is not read, if it is read, it is not understood, if it is understood, then wrongly, because he is a fool."
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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You can't command to the heart.
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В чужом глазу соринку видим, а в своём бревна не замечаем
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A titmouse in hands is better than a crane in the sky.
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Оne can not see the wood for the trees.
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