The sythe ran into a stone.
More Russian Proverbs:
He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne.Russian
He who serves the Tsar cannot serve his people.
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Fear the goat from the front, the horse from the rear, and a man from all sides.
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Pray to God, but keep on rowing to the shore.
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Don't worry if you borrow -- worry if you lend.
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God is always where we don't look for him.
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