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What the heart doesn't see, the eye will not see either.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about heart

There will be trouble if the cobbler starts making pies.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about problems

If a poor man finds a penny, it is probably a false one.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about man

If Jesus Christ comes to help me, I laugh at the angels.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about angels, help

A sparrow in the hand is better than a cock on the roof.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian

If you flatter the mother, you will embrace the daughter.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about mother, contentment

Seek the brave in prison and the stupid among the clergy.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about prison

The lucky man's enemy dies, and the unlucky man's friend.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about enemies, man

After a storm comes fair weather, after sorrow comes joy.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about weather, joy, sadness

For a poor man, to prepare for a trip means belt himself.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about man

The castle gates will always open for gold-laden donkeys.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian

If you make a fool to pray to God, he will hurt forehead.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about pray, god, contentment

Warm a frozen snake and it will be the first to bite you.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about contentment

A titmouse in the hand is better than a crane in the sky.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about sky

A toad too would like to crack nuts, but he has no teeth.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian

There would be no good fortune had misfortune not helped.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about wealth, good, good luck

Even pulling a fish out of the pond requires some effort.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about fishing

If you enjoy riding, you better enjoy pulling the sleigh.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about contentment

If you feel an urge to work, take a nap, and it will pass.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about work, contentment

Give your children too much freedom and you lose your own.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about children, contentment