Старый друг лучше новых двух
With accent marks:
Ста́рый друг лу́чше но́вых двух.
Translation:
An old friend is better than two new ones.
Meaning:
This is used to emphasize the value of a long-standing friendship. A person may have many "buddies" and "acquaintances", but there are not so many real friends.
Other Russian proverbs
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За что боролись, на то и напоролись
We got what we fought for.
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С волками жить – по-волчьи выть
Living with wolves means to howl like a wolf.
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Silent means consent.
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There is no smoke without fire.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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A bad example is contagious.
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Предупреждён – значит вооружён
Forewarned is forearmed.
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