“Hope for God, but do not be reliant.” — Russian proverb · The Inspired Sage

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Wisdom & ProverbsTraditional

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Hope for God, but do not be reliant.

— Russian proverb

Russian proverb; original: “На Бо́га наде́йся, а сам не плоша́й.” (Wikiquote: Russian proverbs)

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Attributed to: Russian proverb
Source: Russian proverb; original: “На Бо́га наде́йся, а сам не плоша́й.” (Wikiquote: Russian proverbs)
Culture / tradition: Russian
Attribution status: Traditional
Verification: Primary reference

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