Russian Proverbs

Be inspired by these Russian Proverbs. Passed down from generation to generation the words still apply today.

A small leak will sink a great ship.
Russian Proverb

Acknowledgement is half of correction.
Russian Proverb

Gossip needs no carriage.
Russian Proverb

A kind word is like a Spring day.
Russian Proverb

He who doesn’t risk never gets to drink champagne.
Russian Proverb

Every road has two directions.
Russian Proverb

Praise loudly, blame softly.
Russian Proverb

Failure teaches you more than success.
Russian Proverb

Every seed knows its time.
Russian Proverb

Take time to smell the roses.
Russian Proverb

Success and rest don’t sleep together.
Russian Proverb

You don't get something for nothing. Russian Proverb
You don’t get something for nothing.
Russian Proverb

If you don’t have time to do it right you must have time to do it over.
Russian Proverb

One does not wash one’s dirty linen in public.
Russian Proverb

You cannot break through a wall with your forehead.
Russian Proverb

Take the bull by the horns.
Russian Proverb

Do not make an elephant out of a fly.
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Water does not run under a lying stone.
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A man is judged by his deeds, not by his words.
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The calmer you go, the further along you will be.
Russian Proverb

If everyone gives one thread, the poor man will have a shirt.
Russian Proverb