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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Что имеем – не храним, а потерявши – плачем
We don't appreciate what we have but we cry when we lose it.
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За что боролись, на то и напоролись
We got what we fought for.
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Оne can not see the wood for the trees.
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You can't help grief with tears.
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По одёжке встречают, по уму провожают
You are greeted by your clothes but bid farewell by your mind.
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A well-fed man does not understand a starving one.
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Лучше один раз увидеть, чем сто раз услышать
Better to see once than hear a hundred times.
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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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