Russian proverb of the week
Предупреждён – значит вооружён
With accent marks:
Предупреждён – зна́чит вооружён.
Translation:
Forewarned is forearmed.
Meaning:
Knowledge is power. Knowing about the impending danger, a person can prepare for it and overcome it.
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