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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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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Не руби сук, на котором сидишь
Do not chop the branch you sit on
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Not everything that glitters is gold.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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Laws are not written for fools.
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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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Бесплатный сыр только в мышеловке
Free cheese is only in a mousetrap.
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Everything has its time.
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