Не горюй — беда не вечна
Ne goryuy — beda ne vechna
Literal translation
"Do not grieve — trouble is not eternal"
English equivalent
"This too shall pass."
What does it mean?
Everything passes
When to use
Всё будет хорошо, не горюй, ведь беда не вечна!
Example in use
Russian
Everything will be fine, don't grieve, trouble is not eternal!
Translation
Use this to comfort someone going through a tough time.
Origin
Folk resilience
Full history & cultural context
Reflects the stoic endurance of the Russian people throughout history. It is a promise that time heals all wounds.
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