You cannot buy wisdom abroad if there is none at home.
More Russian Proverbs:
Where you saw wood, there the sawdust will fall.Russian
A sin of gold is followed by a punishment of lead.
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If God listened to every shepherd's curse, our sheep would all be dead.
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You must chop down the tree that gives too much or too little shade.
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A boat stands firmer with two anchors.
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Every road has two directions.
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