Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
With accent marks:
Одна́ голова́ хорошо́, а две – лу́чше.
Translation:
One head is good, but two ones are better.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb reminds us to ask for help when solving problems.
It came to the Russian language in 20th century and is a translation of an English proverb "two heads are better than one".
Other Russian proverbs
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The forbidden fruit is sweet.
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Яблоко от яблони недалеко падает
The apple never falls far from the tree.
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A wolf is fed by his legs
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Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе
A titmouse in hands is better than a crane in the sky.
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Не имей сто рублей, а имей сто друзей
Don't have a hundred rubles, but have a hundred friends.
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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Better late than never.
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Poor people are inventive.
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