Kozma Prutkov quotes

Kozma Prutkov was a fictional satirical author created by a group of Russian writers, including Aleksey Tolstoy and the Zhemchuzhnikov brothers. His works parody bureaucracy, pseudoscience, and literary conventions of the 19th century. He remains a symbol of wit and satire in Russian literature. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Where is the beginning of the end that comes at the end of the beginning?

Kozma Prutkov

If you want to be beautiful, enroll the Hussars.

Kozma Prutkov

Even an oyster has enemies!

Kozma Prutkov

There are three things that once begun are difficult to finish: a) eating delicious food; b) talking to a friend who had just returned from a military campaign; and c) scratching where it itches.

Kozma Prutkov

Every tailor has his own views on art!

Kozma Prutkov

Not any tickling is pleasant.

Kozma Prutkov

And once again: nobody will embrace the unembraceable!

Kozma Prutkov

Is there anybody in the world who could embrace the unembraceable?

Kozma Prutkov