One is one’s own master on one’s own stove.
More Russian Proverbs:
Those that are afraid of bad luck will never know good.Russian
Pray to God, but keep on rowing to the shore.
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The toe of the star-gazer is often stubbed.
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There is nothing better than a rich wife and a generous mother-in-law.
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Gossip needs no carriage.
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You cannot please everybody.
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