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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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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Чем дальше в лес, тем больше дров
The further into the forest, the more firewood is there.
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Everything has its time.
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С волками жить – по-волчьи выть
Living with wolves means to howl like a wolf.
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Poor people are inventive.
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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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Appetite comes with eating.
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Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
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