Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
With accent marks:
Всё хорошо́, что хорошо́ конча́ется.
Translation:
All is well that ends well.
Meaning:
The proverb comes from the a play by William Shakespeare with the same name.
With these words, we summarize some dangerous events or troubles that we managed to overcome without much loss.
Other Russian proverbs
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You can't help grief with tears.
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Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе
A titmouse in hands is better than a crane in the sky.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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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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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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По одёжке встречают, по уму провожают
You are greeted by your clothes but bid farewell by your mind.
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Poor people are inventive.
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In a quiet whirlpool, demons live.
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