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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В здоровом теле – здоровый дух
In a healthy body, healthy mind.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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Don’t wave your fists after the fight.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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Не рой яму другому, сам в неё попадешь
Do not dig a hole for another one, you will fall into it yourself.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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Под лежачий камень вода не течёт
Water does not flow under a lying stone.
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На Бога надейся, а сам не плошай
Put your trust in God, but don't make mistakes yourself
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