Ever wondered if the sage advice your grandparents gave you is unique to your culture? Well, hold onto your hats, language lovers, because we're about to embark on a delightful journey through the world of proverbs!

It turns out that when it comes to life lessons, Russians and English speakers are often on the same page - just in different alphabets.

1. Better late than never

Procrastinators, rejoice! Both cultures agree

that "Лучше поздно, чем никогда" or "Better

late than never." So the next time you're running behind schedule, just remember - you're not late, you're internationally punctual!

2. Time is money

Got a busy day ahead? Russians and English speakers alike know that "Время — деньги" or "Time is money." It's nice to know that no matter where you are in the world, someone's probably stressing about deadlines just like you.

3. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Family resemblances are a global phenomenon too. The Russian "Яблоко от

яблони недалеко падает" mirrors our "The

apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Next time you catch yourself mimicking your parents, blame it on universal laws of nature!

4. All that glitters is not gold

Both cultures also caution against being

fooled by appearances. "Не всё то золото,

что блестит" is the Russian way of saying "All that glitters is not gold." A handy reminder whether you're shopping for jewelry or judging a book by its cover.

5. Measure twice, cut once

When it comes to careful planning, both cultures have sage advice. The English saying "Measure twice, cut once" finds its Russian counterpart in "Семь раз отмерь, один раз отрежь" (Measure seven times, cut once). Whether you're working on a DIY project or making an important life decision, this wisdom reminds us to think carefully before taking action.

6. What goes around comes around

Finally, both languages acknowledge the boomerang effect of our actions. The Russian

"Как аукнется, так и откликнется" is akin to

our "What goes around comes around."

A gentle reminder to play nice, no matter what language you speak! 😉