Thread: Looking for a famous Russian Proverb

I am looking for a famous Russian Proverb in its original text/translation:

I need not fear my enemies because the most they can do is attack me. I need not fear my friends because the most they can do is betray me. But I have much to fear from people who are indifferent.

If anyone knows any other cool proverbs, please share them with me!
Thank you for helping!

One of my favourites is:
Мать дитя любит, и волк овцу любит.

Originally Posted by shalacey

I am looking for a famous Russian Proverb in its original text/translation:

I need not fear my enemies because the most they can do is attack me. I need not fear my friends because the most they can do is betray me. But I have much to fear from people who are indifferent.

This page says it's an Oriental saying.
Another one credits it to Bruno Jasienski.
And this - to Richard Eberhart.
Choose one

I dont know Russian, so I can't discern any of those websites.
Can you send me the highlighted translation out of the website?
And Старик: what does your quote mean?
Thank you guys for helping!

Originally Posted by shalacey

And Старик: what does your quote mean?
Thank you guys for helping!

The mother loves the child and the wolf loves the sheep.

I like this proverb because it shows in the shortest possible form two quite different aspects of love.

Originally Posted by Старик

Мать дитя любит, и волк овцу любит.

Never heard of this one. It's something ancient.

And I'm afraid the shalacey proverb is not Russian...