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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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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Жизнь прожить – не поле перейти
To live a life is not the same (not as easy) as to go through a field.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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Яблоко от яблони недалеко падает
The apple never falls far from the tree.
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Терпи, казак – атаманом станешь!
Be patient, Cossack - you will become an ataman!
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Beast runs towards the hunter.
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Patience and labor will grind everything.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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