More Russian Proverbs

The old bear falls into the old trap.... >>

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

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

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

The coat is quite new, only the holes are old.... >>

Other Proverbs

After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless... (Swedish) >>

He that eats of the king's goose shall be choked with feathe... (English) >>

He who puts up with insult invites injury... (Italian) >>

He who looks not before finds himself behind.... (French) >>

Fine feathers make fine birds.... (English) >>

Devils live in quiet pond.

- Russian Proverb