More Russian Proverbs

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

An icy May fills the granaries.... >>

With seven nurses the child loses it eye.... >>

Don't worry if you borrow, but worry if you lend.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience... (French) >>

He slumbers enough who does nothing.... (French) >>

Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made b... (Chinese) >>

Better a good dinner than a fine coat.... (French) >>

A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.... (Chinese) >>

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

- Russian Proverb