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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Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
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The beauty of a debt is its payment
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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Your own shirt is closer to your body.
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Appetite comes with eating.
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Man does not live thanks to bread alone.
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Жизнь прожить – не поле перейти
To live a life is not the same (not as easy) as to go through a field.
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