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Spending is quick, earning is slow.
Rooster today, feather duster tomorrow.
Praying kneads no dough.
Peace lasts until the army comes, and the army lasts until peace comes.
The horse may run quickly, but it can't escape its own tail.
One fisherman recognizes another from afar.
One does not look for good when he is well.
One does not go to Tula with one's own samovar.
Once burned by milk you will blow on cold water.
Old age is not a joy, but death is not a gain.
Old age is not a blessing.
Not everything is a mermaid that dives into the water.
Not everyone who has a cowl on is a monk.
Not all who make love make marriages.
Mock not the fallen, for slippery is the road ahead of you.
Looking at a tree see its fruit; looking at a man see his deeds.
Long whiskers cannot take the place of brains.
Let everyone pick his own nose.
Law is a flag and gold is the wind that makes it wave.
Keep your ears wider and your mouth narrower.
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