1012 Russian Proverbs
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"Your feet are crooked, your hair is good for nothing," said the pig to the horse.2.
'Tis a hard winter when one wolf eats another.3.
A bachelor is never sent as a go-between.4.
A bad dancer always has trouble with his balls.5.
A bad peace is better than a good quarrel.6.
A bad rumour flies on wings.7.
A beaten one is worth two unbeaten ones.8.
A bird may be known by its flight.9.
A boat stands firmer with two anchors.10.
A cat always knows whose meat it eats.11.
A cross-eyed Tsar, one-eyed ministers, blind subjects.12.
A day is long, but a lifetime is short.13.
A dog is wiser than a woman; it does not bark at its master.14.
A dog on the hay: will neither eat it himself, nor let others eat it.15.
A dog on the hay: will neither eat it himself, nor let others eat.16.
A drawing man clutches at straw.17.
A drop from every mug makes for a house for the barmaid.18.
A drop hollows out a stone.19.
A drop in the sea.20.
A drop of water in the eyes of the Tsar costs the country many handkerchiefs.