Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
Vse horosho, chto horosho konchaetsya
Literal translation
"All is good that ends well"
English equivalent
"All's well that ends well"
What does it mean?
The final outcome is more important than the difficulties faced during the process.
When to use
Use this when a stressful or dangerous situation has been resolved successfully.
Example in use
Russian
Мы заблудились в лесу, но нашли дорогу — всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается.
Translation
We got lost in the forest but found our way; all's well that ends well.
Origin
Folk wisdom
Full history & cultural context
The idea that the conclusion validates the entire journey is universal. In Russian literature, this phrase became popularized largely due to translations of Shakespeare, though the concept has existed in Slavic oral tradition for centuries as a way to soothe anxiety after crises.
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