Видна птица по полёту
With accent marks:
Видна́ пти́ца по полёту.
Translation:
A bird is visible by its flight.
Meaning:
You can say anything about yourself, but only your actions will show your true value. A person is judged not by his words, but by his deeds.
The closest English equivalent is "A bird may be known by its song".
Other Russian proverbs
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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Волков бояться – в лес не ходить
Don't go to the woods if afraid of wolves.
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A well-fed man does not understand a starving one.
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Better late than never.
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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With a darling, even a hut is a paradise.
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Без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда
Without labor, you can not even catch a fish in the pond.
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