More Russian Proverbs

Do not be born good or handsome, but be born lucky.... >>

An old loan repaid is like finding something new.... >>

Sit a beggar at your table and he will soon put his feet on it.... >>

No one is dragged to heaven by the hair.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Nobody sows a thing that will not sell.... (Spanish) >>

Who lives will see.... (French) >>

Every dog hath its day.... (English) >>

I'll marry, and eat the prime of the pot, and sit down first... (Spanish) >>

He that is more civil than usual, either wants to cozen you ... (Spanish) >>

There is plenty of sound in an empty barrel.

- Russian Proverb