Не имей сто рублей, а имей сто друзей
With accent marks:
Не име́й сто рубле́й, а име́й сто друзе́й.
Translation:
Don't have a hundred rubles, but have a hundred friends.
Meaning:
Money come and goes, but friends stay and will always make your like more complete regardless of whether you have money or not.
Other Russian proverbs
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You can't command to the heart.
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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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С волками жить – по-волчьи выть
Living with wolves means to howl like a wolf.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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Patience and labor will grind everything.
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Silent means consent.
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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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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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