A proverb can’t be judged.
More Russian Proverbs:
Praying kneads no dough.Russian
Every peasant is proud of the pond in his village because from it he measures the sea.
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Other people's money has sharp teeth.
Russian
You get used to everything -- even hell.
Russian
Conversation shortens the distance, singing lightens the load.
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A wooden bed is better than a golden coffin.
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