Запретный плод сладок
With accent marks:
Запре́тный плод сла́док.
Translation:
The forbidden fruit is sweet.
Meaning:
Similar proverbs are found in many languages of the world. They all originate from the Bible.
Nowadays, the expression is used as a warning to those who like to enjoy harmful activities: smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.
Other Russian proverbs
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В здоровом теле – здоровый дух
In a healthy body, healthy mind.
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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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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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A well-fed man does not understand a starving one.
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Оne can not see the wood for the trees.
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