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Любовь зла, полюбишь и козла

A hugely popular Russian rhyming proverb (zla/kozla) about the irrational nature of love. Its humor and perfect rhyme make it one of the most quoted Russian sayings. Reflects the Russian literary tradition's fascination with love as an uncontrollable, often destructive force.

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Любовь зла, полюбишь и козла
Love is cruel — you might even fall for a goat
🇷🇺 Russian Moscow, RU
Pronunciation: Lyubov zla, polyubish i kozla
A hugely popular Russian rhyming proverb (zla/kozla) about the irrational nature of love. Its humor and perfect rhyme make it one of the most quoted Russian sayings. Reflects the Russian literary tradition's fascination with love as an uncontrollable, often destructive force.
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