Russian Proverb Quotes

The Church is near by the road is icy. The bar is far away but I will walk carefully.

Trust but verify.

Keep a thing seven years and it's bound to come in handy.

Clemency is the support of justice.

Smooth hands love the labor of others.

All ages are submissive to love.

To keep a new friend, never break with the old.

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.

Tell me who's your friend and I'll tell you who you are.

A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

A wooden bed is better than a golden coffin.

A kind word is like a Spring day.

Jealousy and love are sisters.

Keep a thing seven years and it''s bound to come in handy.

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

If you are a host to your guest, be a host to his dog also.

Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son.

Better bread with water than cake with trouble.

If the thunder is not loud, the peasant forgets to cross himself.