1012 Russian Proverbs / Page 8
141. An unsolicited guest is better than a solicited one.
142. An unsolicited guest is worse than a Tatar.
143. Any fish is good if it is on the hook.
144. Any sandpiper is great in his own swamp.
145. Around bread there will always be crumbs.
146. As busy as a bee.
147. As chicken is not a bird, woman is not a human being.
148. As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far place.
149. As hungry as a wolf.
150. As is well that ends well.
151. As long as a child does not cry, it does not matter what pleases it.
152. As long as the fish swims in the water, don't light up the grill.
153. As long as the sun shines one does not ask for the moon.
154. As soon as your cart is turned over, everyone rushes to give you advice.
155. As twice two is four.
156. As you brew, so must you drink.
157. As you cooked the porridge, so must you eat it.
158. As you make your bed, so you will sleep.
159. Ask a lot, but take what is offered.
160. Ask a silly question and you get a silly answer.