Proverb from Russia

Russian

Добрый привет и кошке люб.

Dobryy privet i koshke lyub.

“A kind greeting is dear even to a cat.”

Meaning

Friendliness and kind words win over everyone, even the hardest to please.

A familiar modern saying with the same idea is “Доброе слово и кошке приятно” (A kind word is pleasant even to a cat).

What is a proverb? A short, well-known, and memorable saying that expresses a common truth, practical experience, or piece of advice.