More Russian Proverbs

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

God wanted to chastise mankind, so he sent lawyers.... >>

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

A lizard on a cushion will still seek leaves.... >>

After the head is off, one does not cry over the hair.... >>

Other Proverbs

A bad excuse is better than none.... (Spanish) >>

Large thongs of another man's leather.... (Spanish) >>

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

My neighbour's hen lays more eggs than mine.... (Spanish) >>

As nimble as a cow in a cage.... (English) >>

When you live next to the cemetery you cannot weep for everyone.

- Russian Proverb