Глаза боятся, а руки делают
With accent marks:
Глаза́ боя́тся, а ру́ки де́лают.
Translation:
The eyes are scared, but the hands are doing.
Meaning:
The task can be daunting in the beginning, but as soon as you start doing it, everything becomes clearer and easier.
Other Russian proverbs
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Предупреждён – значит вооружён
Forewarned is forearmed.
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Laws are not written for fools.
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They do not seek good from good.
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Silent means consent.
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Кто рано встаёт, тому бог подает
(lit.) Whoever gets up early, God gives him
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Beast runs towards the hunter.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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