Kozma Prutkov

Don't despair in sorrows; dejection itself attracts griefs.

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Kozma Prutkov

Taken aback by the fate, still don't despair. www.english-slang.com

Kozma Prutkov

A philosopher would easily triumph over the future and past sorrows, but he is just as easily defeated by the present ones. www.english-slang.com

Prutkov Kozma

Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.english-slang.com

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