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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Beast runs towards the hunter.
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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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The quieter you go, the further you'll get.
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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Crowded, but not aggrieved.
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Не плюй в колодец – пригодится водицы напиться
Do not spit in the well - you will need it when thirsty
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Не имей сто рублей, а имей сто друзей
Don't have a hundred rubles, but have a hundred friends.
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