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.
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You can't command to the heart.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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Water wears away a stone.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе
A titmouse in hands is better than a crane in the sky.
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There are no friends for taste and color.
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One in the field is not a warrior.
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With a darling, even a hut is a paradise.
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