Молчание – знак согласия
With accent marks:
Молча́ние – знак согла́сия.
Translation:
Silent means consent.
Meaning:
If a person stays silent after a proposal or an accusation, it is considered that he or she agrees.
This phrase has been known since ancient Rome: Silentium videtur confessio.
The proverb is used when a question is not answered, which makes it possible to assume an affirmative answer.
Other Russian proverbs
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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Оne can not see the wood for the trees.
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Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь
Bitter truth is better than sweet lies.
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Не руби сук, на котором сидишь
Do not chop the branch you sit on
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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В здоровом теле – здоровый дух
In a healthy body, healthy mind.
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Кто рано встаёт, тому бог подает
(lit.) Whoever gets up early, God gives him
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