More Russian Proverbs

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

He that is afraid of bad luck will never know good.... >>

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

Everything passes, everything wears out, everything breaks.<BR><I>(tou... >>

A handfull of patience is worth a bushel of brains... >>

Other Proverbs

Whilst the dogs are growling at each other the wolf devours ... (French) >>

All things good to know are difficult to learn... (Greek) >>

In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats.... (English) >>

A grand eloquence, little conscience.... (Spanish) >>

No king was ever a traitor, or pope excommunicated.... (Spanish) >>

When you live next to the cemetery you cannot weep for everyone.

- Russian Proverb