Fear the goat from the front, the horse from the rear and man from all sides.
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Za dvumya zaitsami pogonish'sya, ne odnogo ne poimaesh'. (If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.)
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There is no shame in not knowing the shame lies in not finding out.
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If the thunder is not loud, the peasant forgets to cross himself.
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If you are a host to your guest, be a host to his dog also.
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Life is unbearable, but death is not so pleasant either.
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The hammer shatters glass but forges steel.
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You can not write in the chimney with charcoal.
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He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne.
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Tell me your friends, and I'll tell you who you are.
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If you were born lucky, even your rooster will lay eggs.
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Ask a lot, but take what is offered.
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The rich would have to eat money if the poor did not provide food.
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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.
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Love and eggs are best when they are fresh.
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A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.
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