Russian proverb of the week
Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь
With accent marks:
Лу́чше го́рькая пра́вда, чем сла́дкая ложь.
Translation:
Bitter truth is better than sweet lies.
Meaning:
This proverb does not need an explanation. Knowing the truth, even the bitter one, is always better than believing the sweet lies.
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Silent means consent.
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