Своя рубашка ближе к телу
With accent marks:
Своя́ руба́шка бли́же к те́лу.
Translation:
Your own shirt is closer to your body.
Meaning:
One's own well-being is more valuable than the interests of other people - this is the meaning of this proverb.
Often, this proverb has a disapproving connotation or an accusation of selfishness.
Other Russian proverbs
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The forbidden fruit is sweet.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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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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Another's soul is darkness.
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Silent means consent.
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In a quiet whirlpool, demons live.
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Готовь сани летом, а телегу зимой
Get your sleigh ready in summer and your (horse-drawn) cart in winter.
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Кто рано встаёт, тому бог подает
(lit.) Whoever gets up early, God gives him
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