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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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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С кем поведёшься, от того и наберёшься
With whom you are friends with, from them you will learn.
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The morning is wiser than the evening.
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В чужом глазу соринку видим, а в своём бревна не замечаем
Оne sees the mote in another's eye and ignores the log in his own.
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You can't command to the heart.
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Better late than never.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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Laws are not written for fools.
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