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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An old friend is better than two new ones.
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What you will sow, that you will reap.
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С кем поведёшься, от того и наберёшься
With whom you are friends with, from them you will learn.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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Beast runs towards the hunter.
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Fear has big eyes.
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Береги платье снову, а честь смолоду
Start taking care of the dress while it's new, and of your honor while you are young.
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В чужом глазу соринку видим, а в своём бревна не замечаем
Оne sees the mote in another's eye and ignores the log in his own.
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