Голь на выдумки хитра
With accent marks:
Голь на вы́думки хитра́.
Translation:
Poor people are inventive.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb notices the fact that poverty and need make a person to look for non-standard, cheap and low-tech ways to achieve the goals that people with money achieve by buying something or hiring someone. The word "голь" comes from "голый" (naked) and here symbolizes the poor.
Other Russian proverbs
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Не плюй в колодец – пригодится водицы напиться
Do not spit in the well - you will need it when thirsty
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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An old friend is better than two new ones.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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The morning is wiser than the evening.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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They do not seek good from good.
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