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What are Proverbs and Where do the come from? Proverbs and old sayings reveal many aspects about the cultural traditions of a society. Proverbs originated from indigenous humble folk who handed down these wise old sayings over the centuries, generation to generation. Many proverbs serve as advisory tales and wise counsel . |
Russian Proverbs, Old Sayings and Quotes Inspiring Quotes and Proverbial Wisdom from Russia A good man maybe, but it's best to shoot him. -- Russian Proverb Dwell on the past and you'll lose an eye; forget the past and you'll lose both eyes. -- Old Russian Proverb If there is no caviar one eats porridge. -- Russian Proverb An axe does not cut down a tree by itself. -- Russian Proverb After the head is off, one does not cry over the hair. -- Russian Proverb A dog is wiser than a woman; it does not bark at its master. -- Russian Proverb A field held in common is always ravaged by bears. -- Russia Proverb One sprinkles the most sugar where the tart is burnt. -- Russian Proverb Stupid as a Pole. -- Russia Proverb When the Czar has a cold all Russia coughs. -- Russian Proverb The lucky man's enemy dies, and the unlucky man's friend. -- Russian Proverb
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