More Russian Proverbs

An old loan repaid is like finding something new.... >>

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

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

Sit a beggar at your table and he will soon put his feet on it.... >>

When roubles falls from heaven there is no sack, when there is a sack ... >>

Other Proverbs

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step... (Latin) >>

We must have reasons for speech but we need none for silence... (French) >>

It is well to leave off playing when the game is at its best... (French) >>

There is no chapel so small but has its saint.... (French) >>

Possession is the grave of pleasure.... (French) >>

Take thy thoughts to bed with thee, for the morning is wiser than the evening.

- Russian Proverb