He need not search his pockets for words.
More Russian Proverbs:
No matter how much you feed a wolf, he will always return to the forest.Russian
Make yourself a sheep and the wolf is ready.
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A wooden bed is better than a golden coffin.
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A thousand friends are few; one enemy is too many.
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Your body belongs to the Tsar, your soul to God, and your back to the squire.
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The belly is like a judge that is silent yet still asks questions.
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