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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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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You can't command to the heart.
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Волков бояться – в лес не ходить
Don't go to the woods if afraid of wolves.
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Laws are not written for fools.
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За что боролись, на то и напоролись
We got what we fought for.
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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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There is no smoke without fire.
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