Akademik

Москва слезам не верит
Tears and complaints are of no help, to find a way out of a grave situation we must act. See От слез ничего не прибудет (O), Слезами горю не поможешь b (C)
Cf: Crying does not pay (will not mend matters) (Br.). The only cure for grief is action (Am.). Pick yourself up and dust yourself off (Am.). Sorrow will pay no debt (Br.). We must not lie down and die (Am.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.