Свято место пусто не бывает
With accent marks:
Свя́то ме́сто пу́сто не быва́ет.
Translation:
A holy place is never empty.
Meaning:
If a good place is empty, someone else immediately takes it.
For example, a position promising benefits and tempting prospects is rarely vacant - there are always those who want to take it.
Other Russian proverbs
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь
Bitter truth is better than sweet lies.
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Что имеем – не храним, а потерявши – плачем
We don't appreciate what we have but we cry when we lose it.
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Не так страшен чёрт, как его малюют
The demon is not as scary as he is depicted.
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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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С волками жить – по-волчьи выть
Living with wolves means to howl like a wolf.
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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Your own shirt is closer to your body.
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