As my friends gradually find out that I'm studying Russian, they inevitably tell me, "Say something in Russian!!" Although I do know how to say a few things, I can't seem to find anything interesting to say. Can somebody give me some famous and interesting Russian quote that I could say? For example, if it were English, I could learn the Pledge of Allegiance. But something distinctly Russian. Perhaps a few short lines, nothing too long.

Thanks for your suggestions. (please include English translations).