Many hands make light work

Meaning: Tasks are easier when shared among many people.

Origin: English proverb from John Heywood's proverb collection (1546).

Translations

• French: L'union fait la force (literally: Unity makes strength)
• Spanish: Muchas manos hacen el trabajo ligero (literally: Many hands make work light)
• Japanese: 三人寄れば文殊の知恵 (Sannin yoreba Monju no chie) (literally: Three people together have Manjusri's wisdom)

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