Кабы знал, где упасть, так соломки бы подстелил
With accent marks:
Кабы́ знал, где упа́сть, так соло́мки бы подстели́л.
Translation:
If I knew where I would fall, I would lay some straw there.
Meaning:
You should not reproach yourself and others for the mistakes, erroneous actions, illogical decisions. People often have no idea what could happen to them in the next moment. If they knew, then he would have acted differently, "prepared some straw" so it is not so painful to fall.
Other Russian proverbs
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Не руби сук, на котором сидишь
Do not chop the branch you sit on
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The morning is wiser than the evening.
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Без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда
Without labor, you can not even catch a fish in the pond.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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Silent means consent.
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На Бога надейся, а сам не плошай
Put your trust in God, but don't make mistakes yourself
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Better late than never.
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Береги платье снову, а честь смолоду
Start taking care of the dress while it's new, and of your honor while you are young.
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