Не плюй в колодец – пригодится водицы напиться
With accent marks:
Не плюй в коло́дец – пригоди́тся води́цы напи́ться.
Translation:
Do not spit in the well - you will need it when thirsty
Meaning:
This proverb is used as a warning against a rash and short-sighted action when someone is about to ruin his relationship with someone else over something insignificant. You never know, but the same person might help you later or even save your life.
Other Russian proverbs
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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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Not everything that glitters is gold.
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Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
One head is good, but two ones are better.
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They do not seek good from good.
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An old friend is better than two new ones.
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За что боролись, на то и напоролись
We got what we fought for.
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The morning is wiser than the evening.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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