Russian Proverb Quotes

When you meet a man, you judge him by his clothes; when you leave, you judge him by his heart.

The riches that are in the heart cannot be stolen.

Proverbs are the people's wisdom.

Loose words are picked up like gold coin.

To run away is not glorious, but very healthy.

In a quarrel, leave room for reconciliation.

Ask a lot, but take what is offered.

Eternal peace lasts only until the next war.

There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.

As long as the sun shines one does not ask for the moon.

A wooden bed is better than a golden coffin.

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

The blind cannot see - the proud will not.

If the pocket is empty, the judge is deaf.

There is no proverb without a grain of truth.

Don't buy the house, buy the neighborhood.

The church is near but the road is icy, the bar is far away but I will walk carefully.

Eat what is cooked, listen to what is said.

If everyone gives one thread, the poor person will have a shirt.

The future belongs to him who knows how to wait.

Spending is quick, earning is slow.

With lies you may go ahead in the world - but you can never go back.

All ages are submissive to love.

The fall of a leaf is a whisper to the living.

I need not fear my enemies because the most they can do is attack me. I need not fear my friends because the most they can do is betray me. But I have much to fear from people who are indifferent.