More Russian Proverbs

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

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

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

Ask about your neighbors, then buy the house... >>

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

Other Proverbs

If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun... (Chinese) >>

The fall of a leaf is a whisper to the living.... (English) >>

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.... (English) >>

He who has no house of his own is everywhere at home.... (Spanish) >>

Ingratitude is the daughter of pride.... (Spanish) >>

They bow to you when borrowing, you bow to them when collecting.

- Russian Proverb