More Russian Proverbs

An egg is dear on Easter day.... >>

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

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

There is a pinch of the madman in every great man... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Since we have loaves let us not look for cakes.... (Spanish) >>

A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.... (French) >>

The tongue ever turns to the aching tooth.... (English) >>

Every dog has his day.... (English) >>

When you eat new bread, don't drink water.... (Spanish) >>

No matter how much you feed a wolf he will always return to the forest.

- Russian Proverb