More Russian Proverbs

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

The lucky man's enemy dies, and the unlucky man's friend.... >>

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

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

Wild ducks and tomorrow both come without calling.... >>

Other Proverbs

There is nothing so well done but may be mended.... (French) >>

Sow much, reap much; sow little, reap little.... (Spanish) >>

He who sows brambles reaps thorns.... (Spanish) >>

Do not stuff your servant with bread, and he won't ask for c... (Spanish) >>

A cold April the barn will fill.... (English) >>

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

- Russian Proverb