Keep fire away from straw.
More Ukranian Proverbs:
Black souls wear white shirts.Ukranian
No matter how hard you try the bull will never give milk.
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The devil likes to hide behind a cross.
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The church is near, but the way is icy. The tavern is far, but I will walk carefully.
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The fear of death takes away the joy of living.
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Deficiencies come by the kilo and go by the gram.
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