More Russian Proverbs

A field held in common is always ravaged by bears.... >>

He who has health has hope; and he who has hope, has everything... >>

A handfull of patience is worth a bushel of brains... >>

One son is no son, two sons is no son, but three sons is a son.... >>

They gave the naked man a shirt and he said it was too thick.... >>

Other Proverbs

The saint who works no cures has few pilgrims to his shrine.... (French) >>

Have an open face but conceal your thoughts.... (Italian) >>

The sharper soon cheats the covetous man.... (Spanish) >>

An ass let him be who brays at an ass.... (Spanish) >>

An iron rod bends while it is hot... (Romanian) >>

Many who have gold in the house are looking for copper outside.

- Russian Proverb