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  What it means

  If you don’t have what you like, you like what you have. A pragmatic acceptance of one’s circumstances — make the best of what you’ve got.

  English equivalent

  If you can't have what you like, like what you have.

  Vocabulary

  • lubić — to like
  • mieć — to have

  Grammar note

  Uses the impersonal 'się' construction throughout: 'nie ma', 'się lubi', 'się ma'. Very common in Polish proverbs.

  Cultural context

  A stoic, practical saying used to encourage contentment with one's situation.

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