More Russian Proverbs

God wanted to chastise mankind, so he sent lawyers.... >>

It is easy to undress the naked.... >>

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

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

In the kingdom of hope there is no winter.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who saves, finds.... (Spanish) >>

When the cat's away the rats will play.... (Spanish) >>

The pope and a peasant know more between them than the pope ... (Italian) >>

He who is at sea does not direct the winds.... (French) >>

Least said, soonest mended.... (English) >>

To run away is not glorious, but very healthy.

- Russian Proverb