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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Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
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Не руби сук, на котором сидишь
Do not chop the branch you sit on
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Как аукнется, так и откликнется
What goes around comes around.
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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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Laws are not written for fools.
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The beauty of a debt is its payment
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Patience and labor will grind everything.
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Man does not live thanks to bread alone.
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