Afraid of wolves? Then stay out of the forest.

What it means

Every worthwhile place has its dangers. If fear decides where you go, you will never get the wood, the berries or anything else the forest gives. Accept the risk that comes with the work.

The source

"Afraid of wolves? Then stay out of the forest." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Волка бояться, так и в лес не ходить."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Afraid of wolves? Then stay out of the forest." mean?

Every worthwhile place has its dangers. If fear decides where you go, you will never get the wood, the berries or anything else the forest gives. Accept the risk that comes with the work.

Who said "Afraid of wolves? Then stay out of the forest."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»).

What is the original Russian?

Волка бояться, так и в лес не ходить. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"Afraid of wolves? Then stay out of the forest." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Boldness — Daring — Cowardice" («Смелость — Отвага — Трусость»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/afraid-of-wolves-then-stay-out-of-the