Loose tongues are worse than wicked hands.
It is more difficult to contend with oneself than with the world.
Fashion is more powerful than any tyrant.
It is easier to pull down than to build up.
To a starving man bread is sweeter than honey.
The Pope and a peasant know more than the Pope alone.
Accomplishment of purpose is better than making a profit.
Better a free bird than a king in captivity.
Better an iron dictatorship than a golden anarchy.
Rather a bit correctly than much incorrectly.
The pardon may be more severe than the penalty.
Better a red face than a black heart.
Better an egg today, than an ox tomorrow.
A wooden bed is better than a golden coffin.
A word of kindness is better than a fat pie.
Do not make jokes that cost more than a ruble.
Don't be so clever; cleverer ones than you are in jail.
Better half hanged than ill married.
Better wear out shoes than sheets.
An intelligent enemy is better than a stupid friend.
An intelligent foe is better than a stupid friend.
