What does this russian proverb mean?

Do you know the modern day saying Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold?

It’s taken from Russian proverbs. The proverb you cited is for a fever. In other words, bundle up, don’t eat and treat your fever with a cold compress to the head.

(my Russian grandma would tuck us in so we couldn’t move a muscle when we were ill)

Don’t be idle
Stay hungry for learning, for living
Keep a level head and temper

@SpatzieLover No I didn’t but thats very interesting. I appreciate your perspective on this proverb, especially your personal story. :) @hungryhungryhortence That sounds about right for a russian or anyone for that matter. Thanks for taking the time to inform me, I also like how I have one literal answer and one metaphorical. :)

drink a lot of vodka in the winter months.

Be comfortable, but not too comfortable—and just like @hungryhungryhortence has already said, Keep a level head and temper

It means: “don’t let the weasels near the baby lest the souffle collapse.”

@ratboy Isn’t that another proverb in itself? And what does that even mean?????

Hey my boyfriend is Russian. He is in a rehab right now. I am going to ask him if he ever heard of this proverb. This will be interesting to hear what he has to say. He was very idle,not interested in learning new things(he thought he knew it all) and has a bad temper at times. Hope to God he comes out of rehab a changed man permanately.

@debskiy I hope so too. And thanks for your answer, I also wonder what he will have to say. It seems that the proverb has more than just one meaning. :)

I am Russian, and I can try to explain, but unfortinately my English isn’t that good, hope you’ll understand what i mean=))))))))))
These are the words of a russian military leader Suvorov (i guess it’s from 18 century, but i’m not really sure).
Keep your feet warm – take care of your health not to get sick
Your stomach hungry – it doesn’t really mean to be hungry all the time. But if a person eats to much he becomes lazy and doesn’t wanna do anything, doesn’t want to move on…so the meaning is not to get idle and to save a desire to do something.
your head cool – don’t ever loose the control over your temper and emotions.

@svetlana Thank you. And I think your English is great so don’t worry about it. :) Oh and welcome to fluther! :) I hope you find the site agreeable to you. =)