More Russian Proverbs

Some people are masters of money, and some its slaves.... >>

Small children give you headache... >>

As long as a child does not cry it does not matter what pleases it.... >>

Bad luck is fertile.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.... (French) >>

At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.... (French) >>

A word once out flies everywhere.... (French) >>

A woman who accepts, sells herself; a woman who gives, surre... (French) >>

When you bow, bow low.... (Chinese) >>

Even a coffin is made to measure.

- Russian Proverb